Fuel Filter replacement (& 60k service)

[Dexter]

I figure I'll do this for my 60,000 mile dohickey. (yea shoulda done this earlier, but i totally forgot...)
How much does a fuel filter cost and how hard is it to replace?

What else should add to the laundry list of things to change?
I've got spark plugs waiting, need to get a timing belt, thinking of changing the coolant and maybe using some seafoam to the intake manifold.

thanks.

[Dexter]

I figure I'll do this for my 60,000 mile dohickey. (yea shoulda done this earlier, but i totally forgot...)
How much does a fuel filter cost and how hard is it to replace?

What else should add to the laundry list of things to change?
I've got spark plugs waiting, need to get a timing belt, thinking of changing the coolant and maybe using some seafoam to the intake manifold.

thanks.

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

fuel filter comes as part of the fuel pump assembly. you can clean the filter sock by pulling the pump module out - the sock is on a little metal arm attached to it all - and washing it down with something like mineral spirits.

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

fuel filter comes as part of the fuel pump assembly. you can clean the filter sock by pulling the pump module out - the sock is on a little metal arm attached to it all - and washing it down with something like mineral spirits.

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

the filter part number if you want it/need it is ZL01-13-ZE1

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

the filter part number if you want it/need it is ZL01-13-ZE1

[Dexter]

Wait, so the filter only comes with the whole pump assembly? wtf?

[Dexter]

Wait, so the filter only comes with the whole pump assembly? wtf?

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

you can order it seperately, but if you order the pump it comes with it as part of the module

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

you can order it seperately, but if you order the pump it comes with it as part of the module

[Dexter]

ah. should i replace the pump? like with a better one or something?

[Dexter]

ah. should i replace the pump? like with a better one or something?

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

i always recommend going with the walbro. the stock protege pump is the same as in the msm and those have been known to burn out. corky bell and FM always felt the stock pump was too weak for higher HP applications. the pump also burns out easier if you ever drop under a 1/4 tank of fuel.

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

i always recommend going with the walbro. the stock protege pump is the same as in the msm and those have been known to burn out. corky bell and FM always felt the stock pump was too weak for higher HP applications. the pump also burns out easier if you ever drop under a 1/4 tank of fuel.

[Dexter]

You've got that pump on sale, no? How much is the going rate?

[Dexter]

You've got that pump on sale, no? How much is the going rate?

[Peepsalot]

i always recommend going with the walbro. the stock protege pump is the same as in the msm and those have been known to burn out. corky bell and FM always felt the stock pump was too weak for higher HP applications. the pump also burns out easier if you ever drop under a 1/4 tank of fuel.
Define "Higher HP"

[Peepsalot]

i always recommend going with the walbro. the stock protege pump is the same as in the msm and those have been known to burn out. corky bell and FM always felt the stock pump was too weak for higher HP applications. the pump also burns out easier if you ever drop under a 1/4 tank of fuel.
Define "Higher HP"

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

Define "Higher HP"

mazda has been replacing them on mazdaspeed miatas on stock boost, on nothing more than a few bolt ons for proteges i have seen them go bad before 100,000 miles. i have burned out two at 8 psi on a T3.

You've got that pump on sale, no? How much is the going rate?

100 bucks

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

Define "Higher HP"

mazda has been replacing them on mazdaspeed miatas on stock boost, on nothing more than a few bolt ons for proteges i have seen them go bad before 100,000 miles. i have burned out two at 8 psi on a T3.

You've got that pump on sale, no? How much is the going rate?

100 bucks

[pdhaudio83]

the protege "filter" is a lifetime filter. it is designed to not have to be changed.

[pdhaudio83]

the protege "filter" is a lifetime filter. it is designed to not have to be changed.

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

bryan, didn't they pretty much change the coolant when your t-stat went kaput?

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

bryan, didn't they pretty much change the coolant when your t-stat went kaput?

[Dexter]

yeah but i'd like to flush the whole shit out again.

[Dexter]

yeah but i'd like to flush the whole shit out again.

[2Shiny]

fuel filter comes as part of the fuel pump assembly. you can clean the filter sock by pulling the pump module out - the sock is on a little metal arm attached to it all - and washing it down with something like mineral spirits.

So what would be the benefit of replacing the whole filter? Is it unnecessary unless the pump itself is in need of replacement?

[METAL]

is the walbro pump your offering inline,or intank?

[Aric]

is the walbro pump your offering inline,or intank?
intank

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

So what would be the benefit of replacing the whole filter? Is it unnecessary unless the pump itself is in need of replacement?

pretty much yes

[TheMAN]

the protege "filter" is a lifetime filter. it is designed to not have to be changed.

uhhh no, they have a 100k interval
the JDM owner's manual shows that

you guys need to read the FAQ about the damn fuel filter!

[Aric]

the JDM owner's manual shows that

100,000 kilometers or miles? That page of my JDM owners manual is ripped out.

100k miles would be a gamble with getting the pump out, the screws would either be totaly corroded away and you could just pull it off, or they would be stuck horribly and the pump housing would be rusted tight to the tank.

[TheMAN]

MILES

[Dexter]

thanks for the info, but whyfor the yelling?

[t3ase]

thanks for the info, but whyfor the yelling?
it's Edwin, need I say more?

[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

100,000 kilometers or miles? That page of my JDM owners manual is ripped out..

:smirk: :elephant: