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Hi all,

I thought I'd change the diesel fuel filters, just as I have no idea how old they are! I've looked at brickwerks and can't find them listed. Can anybody make any recommendations on where I can get some?

I’m in need of two, as I presume is standard on the 1.6JX. Should they be identical?

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I am no diesel expert but I have never seen a twin filter/water seperator set-up like that in a car.

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Looks like a non-standard fuel filter setup. Best thing would be to replace both although I imagine, if it was being done regularly, that you could bin the left filter then move the right filter over and just replace one. Just google the number on the existing and replace both like for like.
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OK, cheers. I'll just get the codes and replace each. I've no idea why there are two, generally my policy is 'if it's not broke, don't fix it"!
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Also looks like two feeds in doesn’t it?


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There's only one feed from the tank which goes to the left hand filter then the output from that goes to the second filter and then on to the injection pump. The other pipe is the 'leak off' return from the injection pump to the tank.
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I'm guessing its a bodge to get away with a rusty tank :roll:
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Plastic tank in Syncros :wink:
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Cobra88 wrote:I'm guessing its a bodge to get away with a rusty tank :roll:

Rust. What's that?
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That's a lash up, none standard.
Lots more joints, lots more places to leak or draw air in, a case of standard is best in this respect.
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The best way to approach the problem is to change the diesel fuel filter if you do not know about their age! You are correct to get two filters for the 1.6 JX engine – a primary and a secondary one. In general, they should be the same in size and function. In case you can't spot them on Brickwerks, you can try other VW or T3 specialist suppliers like Just Kampers or VW Heritage, who often stock a broad range of parts for classic vehicles. Or else, you could also check out online forums or Facebook groups related to VW T3 fans where people frequently exchange parts locations. Just make sure that the filters are the appropriate ones for your engine's setup, only then it'll be compatible.

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Hmmmm. Are you aware you are replying to a thread that is 6 years old?
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the AI is getting more and more convincing
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Yep it reads like a non-human composition. Too perfect grammar but with content errors.
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