fuel filter again...

[Mikey D]

I tried it in the Busa problems section and got 36 looks but no answers so here goes (maybe I got it in the correct section this time...)

Silly fuel filter is plugged up. 2 years ago I choked when I saw the $218 tag on a new filter so I improvised a back flush device (water bottle full of gas with a fuel line going to the out-put of the filter, squeeze and repeat 25 - 30x) and cleaned out the old one. I got quite the handful of grunge out, should have weighed it but didn't. It worked great for the last 2 years but alas and alack, the problem is back.

Is there any mod or fix or replacement or sumptin for the 02 fuel filter. I keep gagging on a $200 consumable that doesn't stick me to the asphalt!

Any inexpensive replacements that are worthwhile?

Thanks in advance!

Mikey

 

[CorrodedAlien]

Bump... My '03 is acting like it need some care in this department.

Any advice here?

 

[sportcustoms71]

why would it be so darn expensive???

 

[twotonevert]

My first thought would be to find out where all the gunk is coming from. Is your tank rusting on the inside? Solve the gunk issue and put a new filter on it, best bet for the long run. Hit up HondaEastToledo for a filter price. If you can get it for 200 you are doing good, my local dealers price is 319.00.

 

[CorrodedAlien]

Mikey D....

How much effort was it to R&R the pump and clean the Filter?

 

[flynlow]

200-319 dollars for a fuel filter? They made of platinum or something? That's absurd. I see a modification coming when mine needs replacing.

 

[Lucid]

I put an inline filter on my 99 and I'm not sure why you wouldn't be able to. They're literally like $5 at any parts store. Put it between the pump and the fuel rail, in the fuel line. Change every other season or so. Leave the stock area empty.