Possible new fuel filter assemblie from Chrysler

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:11 pm

UFO wrote:

Sir Sam wrote:

retmil46 wrote:

Sir Sam wrote:

Who knows, but that forum is even more restricted than a DCJ engineer by a beancounter. If that were even possible.

No kidding. A year or so ago, I actually got a PM from one of the mods on that forum. They'd decided to open up a KJ section, and came over here to LOST looking for CRD owners to participate in that forum as well.

That lasted all of about 2 weeks until I got fed up with the attitudes over there. After one gent made a comment about the members on LOST being "anal" along with some other derogatory remarks, I replied that it "takes one to know one" and considered it poor form to be talking about other Jeep owners behind their back in such a way, not to mention his choice of language. After that, this particular gent and a couple of his friends (one of whom claimed to be a dealer service tech) all but told me in plain English to "shut up and run back to LOST where you belong, we have a big happy family here and don't need your kind around".

I didn't let the door hit me in the rear, and haven't bothered going back until this thread came up.

Mostly I've noticed that the kind of real in depth technical help I am likely to need wont be there, the type of people who can answer my questions can't put-up with that kind of atmosphere.

Much like a working environment, if its hostile and dysfunctional you'll abandon ship. I feel like alot of the good technical people have done the same over there, which is true for alot of other jeep sites.

Makes you appreciate LOST for the type of interaction that goes on here.

Definitely. This is a common phenomenon across the vehicle spectrum. There are some unbelievably anal sites that "discuss" the old Datsun Z, where any modification from stock is heresy, especially engine transplants; then there is the HybridZ site that revels in such modifications. Guess which one has the better technical and troubleshooting resources?

Hybrid Z is an interesting place thats for sure.

My only distain for s30 engine swaps is a small block chevy, ya its a cheap and easy way to get power, but I just never liked seeing it done when there are so many other modern EFI engines out there.

Man I really need to get my butt in gear and off the couch and work on my 93 300zx.

gmctd · **Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:35 pm

I have an '89 300ZX turbomotor with 69000 actual miles - bought it in '91 to go in my '83 Datsun KC 4x4 pickup, but put a '92 Buick 3.8\700R4 instead - would have had to cut the driver's-side frame rail too deeply to clear the low-mounted turbo - got the engine, entire wiring harness, ECM, maybe even still got the instrument cluster to verify the mileage - been stored inside since then - know anybody that just absolutely could not live another day without a choice item like that?

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:05 pm

gmctd wrote:

I have an '89 300ZX turbomotor with 69000 actual miles - bought it in '91 to go in my '83 Datsun KC 4x4 pickup, but put a '92 Buick 3.8\700R4 instead - would have had to cut the driver's-side frame rail too deeply to clear the low-mounted turbo - got the engine, entire wiring harness, ECM, maybe even still got the instrument cluster to verify the mileage - been stored inside since then - know anybody that just absolutely could not live another day without a choice item like that?

Man, if only you had said a 90.

Best bet would be to list it on a Z site, or CL.

UFO · **Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:26 pm

Sir Sam wrote:

Hybrid Z is an interesting place thats for sure.

My only distain for s30 engine swaps is a small block chevy, ya its a cheap and easy way to get power, but I just never liked seeing it done when there are so many other modern EFI engines out there.

Man I really need to get my butt in gear and off the couch and work on my 93 300zx.

I agree, cheap and easy, but in Colorado, not that fast. I've seen plenty of fast turbo swaps here in Denver, but it's tricky getting a naturally aspirated anything to go really fast here. Well, it certainly can be done, but if you count drivability and fuel mileage, a V8 will be neither. My 12 second Z has a smooth quiet idle and gets 29 mpg cruising 70-80. But even though HybridZ started with the V8 swap they are pretty tolerant of all sorts of swaps, even the bolt-in L28ETs.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:18 pm

UFO wrote:

Sir Sam wrote:

Hybrid Z is an interesting place thats for sure.

My only distain for s30 engine swaps is a small block chevy, ya its a cheap and easy way to get power, but I just never liked seeing it done when there are so many other modern EFI engines out there.

Man I really need to get my butt in gear and off the couch and work on my 93 300zx.

I agree, cheap and easy, but in Colorado, not that fast. I've seen plenty of fast turbo swaps here in Denver, but it's tricky getting a naturally aspirated anything to go really fast here. Well, it certainly can be done, but if you count drivability and fuel mileage, a V8 will be neither. My 12 second Z has a smooth quiet idle and gets 29 mpg cruising 70-80. But even though HybridZ started with the V8 swap they are pretty tolerant of all sorts of swaps, even the bolt-in L28ETs.

Yup, turbo is where its at, I have a 96 TT and a 93 convertible converted to TT, both of quick little sensored word.

There is a s130 turbo with the swastica wheels that sits down the street from me, rusty, doesnt ever seem to move......I might smell a turbo swap engine for a s30.

You ever post on zcar.com? screen name?

UFO · **Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:21 pm

Sir Sam wrote:

UFO wrote:

Sir Sam wrote:

Hybrid Z is an interesting place thats for sure.

My only distain for s30 engine swaps is a small block chevy, ya its a cheap and easy way to get power, but I just never liked seeing it done when there are so many other modern EFI engines out there.

Man I really need to get my butt in gear and off the couch and work on my 93 300zx.

I agree, cheap and easy, but in Colorado, not that fast. I've seen plenty of fast turbo swaps here in Denver, but it's tricky getting a naturally aspirated anything to go really fast here. Well, it certainly can be done, but if you count drivability and fuel mileage, a V8 will be neither. My 12 second Z has a smooth quiet idle and gets 29 mpg cruising 70-80. But even though HybridZ started with the V8 swap they are pretty tolerant of all sorts of swaps, even the bolt-in L28ETs.

Yup, turbo is where its at, I have a 96 TT and a 93 convertible converted to TT, both of quick little jerks.

There is a s130 turbo with the swastica wheels that sits down the street from me, rusty, doesnt ever seem to move......I might smell a turbo swap engine for a s30.

You ever post on zcar.com? screen name?

It's been a long while since I posted anywhere, but I used the same screen name on both sites: SleeperZ

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:24 pm

UFO wrote:

Sir Sam wrote:

UFO wrote:

Sir Sam wrote:

Hybrid Z is an interesting place thats for sure.

My only distain for s30 engine swaps is a small block chevy, ya its a cheap and easy way to get power, but I just never liked seeing it done when there are so many other modern EFI engines out there.

Man I really need to get my butt in gear and off the couch and work on my 93 300zx.

I agree, cheap and easy, but in Colorado, not that fast. I've seen plenty of fast turbo swaps here in Denver, but it's tricky getting a naturally aspirated anything to go really fast here. Well, it certainly can be done, but if you count drivability and fuel mileage, a V8 will be neither. My 12 second Z has a smooth quiet idle and gets 29 mpg cruising 70-80. But even though HybridZ started with the V8 swap they are pretty tolerant of all sorts of swaps, even the bolt-in L28ETs.

Yup, turbo is where its at, I have a 96 TT and a 93 convertible converted to TT, both of quick little jerks.

There is a s130 turbo with the swastica wheels that sits down the street from me, rusty, doesnt ever seem to move......I might smell a turbo swap engine for a s30.

You ever post on zcar.com? screen name?

It's been a long while since I posted anywhere, but I used the same screen name on both sites: SleeperZ

zcar recently underwent a site "upgrade" and has been stagnant ever since.

You ready for the new track to open up? Been a while since second creek and we only get to use the CSP track once maybe twice a year. Did you see the animation someone did of highplains racway? It was a simulated drive along track....pretty cool imo

retmil46 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:43 pm

UFO wrote:

Definitely. This is a common phenomenon across the vehicle spectrum. There are some unbelievably anal sites that "discuss" the old Datsun Z, where any modification from stock is heresy, especially engine transplants; then there is the HybridZ site that revels in such modifications. Guess which one has the better technical and troubleshooting resources?

Ditto for most of the MB forums as well.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:48 pm

retmil46 wrote:

UFO wrote:

Definitely. This is a common phenomenon across the vehicle spectrum. There are some unbelievably anal sites that "discuss" the old Datsun Z, where any modification from stock is heresy, especially engine transplants; then there is the HybridZ site that revels in such modifications. Guess which one has the better technical and troubleshooting resources?

Ditto for most of the MB forums as well.

Agreed.

Last MB forum I was on I made an analogy of MB owners are notorious for being @$#%s but it didnt make it true when compared to a grossly incorrect statement someone made.

Managed to offend alot of people with that, haven't been back since.

dejeepdezel · **Joined:** Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:42 pm **Posts:** 12

Oh,another thing is europe(+the rest of the world)a different filter setup is used altogether.I believe it's a Racor unit.,no cheapass plastic puck on it.Makes me wonder if they're having problems,too.Also,heck, I've been a member on her efor quite awhile,just haven't had much to say.

Joe Romas · **Posted:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:21 am

dejeepdezel wrote:

Oh,another thing is europe(+the rest of the world)a different filter setup is used altogether.I believe it's a Racor unit.,no cheapass plastic puck on it.Makes me wonder if they're having problems,too.Also,heck, I've been a member on her efor quite awhile,just haven't had much to say.

No so on the 05 and up

The older 2.5L engine had the Racor :lol:

Go over to the thread on jeepforum I listed when I started this thread and look at the picture that Merlin posted. It sure looks like ours and definetly has the melting and leaking plug like ours :wink:

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:41 pm

UFO wrote:

Sir Sam wrote:

UFO wrote:

Sir Sam wrote:

Hybrid Z is an interesting place thats for sure.

My only distain for s30 engine swaps is a small block chevy, ya its a cheap and easy way to get power, but I just never liked seeing it done when there are so many other modern EFI engines out there.

Man I really need to get my butt in gear and off the couch and work on my 93 300zx.

I agree, cheap and easy, but in Colorado, not that fast. I've seen plenty of fast turbo swaps here in Denver, but it's tricky getting a naturally aspirated anything to go really fast here. Well, it certainly can be done, but if you count drivability and fuel mileage, a V8 will be neither. My 12 second Z has a smooth quiet idle and gets 29 mpg cruising 70-80. But even though HybridZ started with the V8 swap they are pretty tolerant of all sorts of swaps, even the bolt-in L28ETs.

Yup, turbo is where its at, I have a 96 TT and a 93 convertible converted to TT, both of quick little jerks.

There is a s130 turbo with the swastica wheels that sits down the street from me, rusty, doesnt ever seem to move......I might smell a turbo swap engine for a s30.

You ever post on zcar.com? screen name?

It's been a long while since I posted anywhere, but I used the same screen name on both sites: SleeperZ

UFO · **Posted:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:56 pm

^^^ Yup, that'd be my Z at Second Creek (with me in it).

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:57 pm

UFO wrote:

^^^ Yup, that'd be my Z at Second Creek (with me in it).

Yup, I was at the track day, taking photos only.

Saw that was one of your last posts of Zcar, figured I'd pull that back up.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:10 pm

Back to the original topic -
after bbo posted this

Quote:

fyi .. I just got a new fuel water seperator for my CRD ... the connection where the heater plug goes into has been "redesigned" even though there is no mention of it.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=378927#378927

And Merlin over at Jeep Forum posted this on a Fuel heater thread

Quote:

Hi
Normally covered under warranty but make sure you get the modified one with bigger connections so it doesn’t do it again.
Regards,
Merlin

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5727304

Has anyone seen a new fuel filter head - or can bbo post pictures??

bbo · **Joined:** Fri Sep 30, 2005 5:17 pm **Posts:** 382

not the best pic, but you should get the idea:

and for those of you interested in the part numbers for the new:

Separator 68043089AA
Connector 68043086AA

make sure they order the connector too

new installed on the left .. old set on the right for reference

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