I ordered a Mopar fuel/water separator filter for my 2006 CRD, and there's a plastic piece rattling around in there. Is this of concern? Should I send it back?
Janet
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| Author: | Jan's Jeep [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rattle in new fuel/water separator |
I ordered a Mopar fuel/water separator filter for my 2006 CRD, and there's a plastic piece rattling around in there. Is this of concern? Should I send it back? Janet |
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| Author: | papaindigo [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rattle in new fuel/water separator |
Probably yes. When you ordered the unit you should have gotten a fully assembled fuel filter head with the filter and water in fuel sensor installed plus the new fuel heater wiring pigtail (cut off old pigtail; assemble new plug with 2 wires and blue plastic clip; attach to old wiring matching wires by size not color using solder or good marine grade butt connectors). I don't know what you mean by plastic piece rattleing around in there. What does the piece look like and where is "in there". Other than the fuel filter and WIF sensor the head is 2 pieces of aluminum essentially bolted together with the thing the filter screws to; a couple of cast in sensors; 2 metal hose barbs; a gasket between the 2 halves; and the metal bleed screw. There should be nothing loose. |
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| Author: | Jan's Jeep [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rattle in new fuel/water separator |
I ordered only the fuel filter--essentially it looks like a metal can with a paper filter inside. I didn't order the whole unit. The piece rattling around looks like a plastic X. I can see it through the hole that goes down the center, and it moves. |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rattle in new fuel/water separator |
I've gone through several filters - never had anything rattling in the filter. never had any plastic X's. There is typically a plastic plug in the bottom where the water sensor goes - but it shouldn't be broken off - or rattling. not sure it's a problem - but it's not normal if you can get a refund/replacement - I'd go for that there are enough problems with the stock fuel system - I wouldn't want to add variables. |
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| Author: | Jan's Jeep [ Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rattle in new fuel/water separator |
Well, I decided to return the filter, but looking at Moparpartsamerica.com, I find that you get 3 days to return a damaged item. It's been a week. That is a very stingy return policy. Won't be using them again if I can help it. |
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| Author: | papaindigo [ Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rattle in new fuel/water separator |
You can pick up a filter at a local parts store for about $30 or Amazon for ca. $26.50. WIX 33647 or NAPA Gold 3647 |
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| Author: | Jan's Jeep [ Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rattle in new fuel/water separator |
Thank you. Done! |
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| Author: | racertracer [ Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rattle in new fuel/water separator |
I would send it back, that plastic X at the bottom of the filter should never come apart..... especially on OEM filters. It is a defect and you should get your money back. Call or send them an email ASAP. |
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| Author: | Jan's Jeep [ Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rattle in new fuel/water separator |
Too late. I threw in into my recycling bin last week. 
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