DeadlyBeast wrote:Hey there Wombat - These threads have been merged
I see you want chassis mounting specific info however lets keep the simular questions about fuel filters on one thread.
No problem, mate. Thanks for that.
Have you seen this thread?
http://www.newhilux.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=18621
I hadn't seen that thread. Thanks for the link.
Most pre-filter set ups are 30 micron - the OEM is said to be around 5-10micron so not much sense running anything under 20
Wouldn't it just mean that most of the stuff that the OEM would have caught would be picked up by the pre filter first? Then the OEM filter becomes more of a "2nd line of defence"?
1 - yes, pre filter is best if water is a concern. A pre-filter that has a water warning buzzer is a logical solution here. Even if you visually inspect the water trap every day it takes just seconds for water to get sucked into the bowl while driving. A water sensor with warning light/alarm will give you instant alert and possibly time to shut down before it gets into the OEM filter.
2 - Location is the main concern under the vehicle if you go off road. Those Donaldson pre filters look tall but you might find a spot where the bowl wint get smashed. Have heard of some guys thinking of Prado pre fuel filters but havnt seen where they install them and I doubt they have a water alarm. Some guys mount the 2nd filter on the driver side of the engine bay.
Yeah, the drivers side is the other option. I'll get under and have a better look, but I reckon I could make a bracket to fit it above the fuel tank under the tray. Anyway, I'll keep thinking. Thanks heaps for the reply. Very helpful.
Someone else may have seen a under chassis filter