Hi Everyone, Has anyone had any problems with a CAV style filter leaking from where the cartridge meets the main housing ass'bly.
This is a new unit out of the box, it was pre-assembled and tightened as far as i am aware as tight as it should be.
I have replaced the fuel filter ass'bly on my hilux 2.8lt with this CAV filter and found that it is leaking from the top seal when the vehicle is turned off, and it is allowing air to suck in when the vehicle runs. The vehicle runs for about 20 - 30 seconds and then dies (even with revving). I have had to change the housings back to the original so that i can run the vehicle but I wish to pursue the CAV filter idea. (the vehicle runs fine with the original housing and filter)
So 1, Can anyone tell me is this a common thing with this style of filter?
2, How tight is tight enough? (this one is tight enough that if you turn the bolt with a spanner, the bottom drain cock turns)
3, is there anything that i can do? I have checked the rubber seals and they look ok (no nicks or anything like that)
Cheers Sam
This is a new unit out of the box, it was pre-assembled and tightened as far as i am aware as tight as it should be.
I have replaced the fuel filter ass'bly on my hilux 2.8lt with this CAV filter and found that it is leaking from the top seal when the vehicle is turned off, and it is allowing air to suck in when the vehicle runs. The vehicle runs for about 20 - 30 seconds and then dies (even with revving). I have had to change the housings back to the original so that i can run the vehicle but I wish to pursue the CAV filter idea. (the vehicle runs fine with the original housing and filter)
So 1, Can anyone tell me is this a common thing with this style of filter?
2, How tight is tight enough? (this one is tight enough that if you turn the bolt with a spanner, the bottom drain cock turns)
3, is there anything that i can do? I have checked the rubber seals and they look ok (no nicks or anything like that)
Cheers Sam
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