Anyone know of an aftermarket fuel filter that will fit a gen 1 or 2? The part number was 4708317 from Chrysler, it is discontinued.
Anyone know of an aftermarket fuel filter that will fit a gen 1 or 2? The part number was 4708317 from Chrysler, it is discontinued.
I bought a NAPA Gold fuel filter a couple years back for my 2001 RT/10. P/N 3325
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...325_0062663133
Not sure what auto parts places you have north of the border...
It is good to know they are still available, but I hope I never have to change it out again as it was a real PITA to install correctly. I would guess that next time I have to do it I am sure it would be a bit easier.
Discontinued completely or part number replaced with a different one in an updated Mopar filter? I am needing one soon as well.
The 4708317 filter has been discontinued from Chrysler parts. No new Chrysler number was issued. I have used many of the NAPA gold 3325 filters with no problems.
A tip to changing the fuel filter. Once you have disconnected the bottom line. The one leaving the filter going to the engine. Remove the screw holding the filter to the frame rail. Then with the drivers rear tire removed you can pull the fuel filter from behind the wheel well liner to make disconnecting the inlet line from the tank much easier. Just be careful not to over stress the line coming from the tank as you can crack the line. The biggest benefit to doing it this way it makes it so much easier to remove the line but you also can make sure the line is fully seated and locked in place in the filter when re installed. If not fully seated and locked in place the line can blow off and dump fuel on a hot exhaust system.
... and Mr. Sessions comes through again. Thanks Tommy Techno , you are always a big help!!
Tom, thanks for the tech tip. I still need to do my filter and this will help.
Just got an email from Rock Auto...they have purolator fuel filters that should fit the Gen II (part # F64707) for $6.24.
So they are now discontinued but are there some NOS ones still in stock in some dealerships sitting on a shelf? I would like a Dodge one if I can find it.
I would avoid swapping filters at all costs, such a PITA.
Thanks Tom;
I know it is just a fuel filter but if going to the pain of swapping it out, I would just want the best, highest quality filter I can get considering it will be on the car for a very long time. As far as changing not changing, I bought the car used and am not familiar with what the previous owner(s) used for fuel. Last thing I want to do is start pushing extra dirt and grit through the motor because I was too lazy to change a filter. Again being used, it is a piece of mind thing.
Thanks
The 3325 NAPA filter is a wix filter so the quality is there. No worries.
Thanks Tom, that is what I will use.
MTGTS, are you saying there is another filter in the fuel tank?
Fuel Filter: 2 - One external; one internal inside the fuel cell.
Unfortunately, I've had to replace both, and also the fuel cell itself.
Thanks! Learn something new each day, I guess!
I wanted to add to this thread for anyone who is struggling with the removing the plastic line from the fuel filter. I had a gen 2 I spent hours trying everything to remove the plastic fuel line. (bolt in and out) The solution is to use a small tube cutter on the metal part of your old fuel filter. After splitting the fitting the spring will pop out and the plastic line comes out without issue.
Try the normal procedure first, if it does not work use a tube cutter
Last edited by Garron; 11-15-2016 at 08:35 PM.
If it ain't broke, why risk it? Fuel starved at 6,200 RPM? Change it. If not, why?
Is there a bypass in the filter that will let dirt pass if it did get clogged? Look at the size of that filter compared to the old thimble size Quadrajet filter (which actually did have a bypass spring). What kind of mileage would it take to fill that thing with particulates? I ran a 5.9 Durango to 200K and never changed the fuel filter.
I'd check availability of that line Tom mentions as if you stress crack that, a dirty fuel filter will be the least of your problems.
Agree that the connectors on both ends of the filter can be a problem...even with a quick disconnect tool. One owner soaked his connector with CLR for a while after other products failed...and, it worked.
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