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Title: fphe too hot for filter
Post by: philb on September 15, 2013, 02:04:53 PM

Fphe is getting oil too hot. Resulting in filter breaking apart
Peu 406 2.1. In standing traffic getting up to 95.   
Anyone know what those bosch ones that paddock do can stand temp wise
Or anyine using those 5 inch water housings .what r the elements good for temp wise


Tia phil

Title: Re: fphe too hot for filter
Post by: therecklessengineer on September 15, 2013, 03:36:18 PM

From what I recall, some cheaper filters don't react well to heat.

Try a different brand - perhaps try a more expensive version?

Title: Re: fphe too hot for filter
Post by: Rotary-Motion on September 15, 2013, 03:39:02 PM

pugs own filter last longer too before blocked and also fit better on the rubber ring seal on top lid...

although i aint used one for 1000's miles im still on a sausage filter after the heated filter mod

Title: Re: fphe too hot for filter
Post by: julianf on September 15, 2013, 04:43:33 PM

Paddocks do spin on filters -

You can get a britpart for about 2 quid, or a bosh 'heated' unit for about a fiver.

Bob (photoman) made the comment once that he saw round a factory making filters - they were using hot glue gun.

I would suggest that, if youre having issues with stock units, you spend the £3 extra and try a unit that is sold as being a filter for "heated" systems.

Title: Re: fphe too hot for filter
Post by: philb on September 18, 2013, 07:06:03 AM

yes i am currently using the paddock 2 quid variety and there the ones breaking apart .
most concerning   thinking  of fitting a cheap in;line nylon type  filter after it  to catch any debris
or putting the fphe after the filter just before the pump  and somehow heating fuel line before filter
tia

Title: Re: fphe too hot for filter
Post by: julianf on September 18, 2013, 08:38:22 AM

wouldnt it be easier just to spend the £3 extra on a filter sold for heated applications?

Title: Re: fphe too hot for filter
Post by: therecklessengineer on September 18, 2013, 03:49:21 PM

Quote from: philb on September 18, 2013, 07:06:03 AM

yes i am currently using the paddock 2 quid variety and there the ones breaking apart .

Here's your problem. Stump up the cash for some decent ones.

Title: Re: fphe too hot for filter
Post by: Julian on September 18, 2013, 05:43:35 PM

I regularly run the cheap Paddocks filter up to 65°C with no ill effects, if that's any help.