grommet1 wrote:
Stoutdog:Speaking of "if it ain't broke"...When I purchased my 06, I wanted to install a new fuel filter unit after reading all of the forum posts on vacuum leaks, burned out heating elements on the housing etc. After I found out that the Cat 2 micron unit was no longer available I didn't do anything, literally. I still have the original fuel filter that came on mine from the factory, 45000mi ago...Not something I am bragging about or even proud of, I am just stating a fact.
However I do plan to replace the fuel filter on my next oil change, just so that I do not push my luck too much, and I wondered if you can tell me about the new (stock) filter head you installed. How much more inproved is it? How much did you spend on it?
Thanks
It cost about $80, but that includes an entirely new unit (filter head, fuel heater plug, and fuel filter). If you aren't having any issues ATM, I would recommend waiting until you need to do a fuel filter change... it'll just save you some hassle.
As for the new filter, I literally have about 10 miles on it

So far, so good. As many folks on here know by now, my father and I both own CRDs. His fuel heater plug appeared to have burned slightly at the filter head and, after a fuel filter change, he kept getting air in the fuel. I drove his CRD, post-filter head change, for about 500 miles and didn't have any issues.
My Jeep was doing just fine, but my father offered to buy the part for me

IMO, it's worth considering just so you don't have to worry about the fuel heater shorting out, which seems to be a very common issue. Now I can leave mine plugged in and not worry about it.
PM me if you have any other questions (including about install).