2010 Navara D40 (Thai) - fuel filter housing problem

[aka_db]

Hi, I am having a problem with original fuel filter housing sucking air on a 2010 D40 Diesel (Thai).

Are there any suitable aftermarket replacement solutions?

Any reasons why I can't replace it with something other than genuine, there's a 4 week back order from Nissan.

Thanks, Daryl.

 

[Old.Tony]

I've used Ryco filters before. No drama with them. A previous mechanic even used Cooper (Chinese, cheap) filters and while I didn't experience any problems with the Cooper filter (see below), I am not confident in its ability to filter the fuel and went back to Ryco filters.

I did have a problem with air being sucked into the system after this previous mechanic fitted the Cooper filter to my car, but it wasn't the filter's fault - it was the mechanic's. The water sensor that sits in the bottom of the filter wasn't done up until it clicked - the electrical connection has to line up with the knurled knob above it. Mine didn't - a small twist, after ensuring it was in properly and feel it click into place and no more problems. You might want to check yours!

 

[aka_db]

Thanks OT,
I will check that out.
Cheers, Daryl.

 

[OldManBeard]

No comment from me about the housing but I use Sakura filters, which cost a fraction of what you'll pay for Ryco. I didn't bookmark it, so can't share a link, but I found a site one time where they tested quite a few different filter brands on the same type of rig that manufacturers use for testing. The Sakura were in the upper half of the mid-range filters and outperformed a bunch of much more expensive ones. There was almost no difference between Ryco and Sakura in regards to their filtering abilities of the filters tested. For my model, I can get a full set (Sakura K-1830), consisting of fuel, oil, air and cabin filters for about the same price ($60 posted) as I pay for a Ryco Z-1000 fuel filter at Supercheap ($59.99). I don't know who makes the Nissan branded filters but the very vast majority of Sakura filters are manufactured and branded for other labels, including those of a number of vehicle manufacturers.