I intend to replace my fuel filter. It is an export 2.8CRD 2003. it has a Racor head as standard and a very expensive looking fuel filter housing.

Do you have to buy the whole housing or are they replaceable filters? if so what size are they?

U can call Racor at 800-344-3286 or 209-521-7860 I would get the part number or series of filter
housing

Those who have converted to Racor -

are normally using the R245 racor head and typically a R25S filter - that's 2 micron
(like BioH's writeup - http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=98&t=36977)

however those are the conversions - whether that filter will fit a stock Jeep - has not been confirmed

a couple of folks were going to try - but I don't remember them posting results

it looks the same in pictures -

also if you're ordering online - make sure they have a picture - I've seen some posting where it shows the filter paper only and list the same number

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2005 CRD
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My 2003 2.8 crd had the racor filter and I purchased a replacement filter from a main dealer here in the UK and yes it was a 2 micron, Same as you are using for the modifications. Don't know why they replaced it with that cheap version on the 2005 on? cost saving I guess.

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2005 KJ RENAGADE 2.8 CRD 6 SPEED NP242 FULLTIME 4X4

sorted - being a bit dumb I thought the bottom clear part was part of the filter. got another filter body.

thanks
Alex

make sure that you don't forget to install o ring seal between filter element and glass clear bowl at the bottom , i did it long time ago on cat 3116 engine , it took me some time to figure out