Paul H Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Ive noticed the fuel filters on my Vitesse are starting to corrode and the chrome peeling off - manufacture looks like an alloy and poor quality - Are there better ones to use ? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Yes. Buy one meant for a modern car eg https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-Fuel-Filter-Metal-Type-VW-Vauxhall-Skoda-Seat-Peugeot-Fiat-Audi-Alfa-Romeo/332458095933?epid=1543669475&hash=item4d680bf53d:g:f0UAAOSw0HhbVmWO:rk:47:pf:0 They will be made to a far higher spec than stuff designed to be sold entirely to classic car owners... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 I guess you don't want to fit the £1.00 odd, plastic ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted November 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Hi Dave - no issues with the plastic ones - I have 1 prior to the fuel pump and its fine though did read that they are not ethanol proof and the filters dissolve though that hasnt been my experience - Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 what can happen to the plastic is the pressure of the hose clip collapses the tubes , all unseen hiding under the rubber hose Im with clive the modern has so much capacity you will never need to change it and so much finer filtration often cheaper than the awful aftermarket 4 classic stuff on sale . pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 On the down side, you cant see what is going with fuel like you can with the cheapo. I suppose you could fit both, with the cheapo after the good one Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 theres thousands of cars running around with no hope of seeing anything .. if its reliable filtering you dont need to look just smile and drive ha ! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 I have a glass and chrome filter from the club shop, now 5 years old and still looks good. Similar on Fleabay £4, Club shop £10, there may be a reason for that. If it deteriorates I shall buy another, plastic and moderns are just not shiny enough! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 34 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: theres thousands of cars running around with no hope of seeing anything .. if its reliable filtering you dont need to look just smile and drive ha ! Pete It's nice to see the stuff though, as it empties your wallet so quick ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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