FUEL FILTER - Dodge Diesel

stroker · 11-03-2002, 08:04 PM

I HAVE DONE IT ONCE......I WROTE IT DOWN......BUT IT'S MISPLACED SOMEWHERE....SOME ONE RUN THRU IT AGAIN PLEASE........OR JUST GIVE ME THE SITE THAT HAS IT ON THERE.......THANKS STROKE ON

11-03-2002, 08:06 PM

what year is your truck

stroker · 11-03-2002, 08:10 PM

2001.5

11-03-2002, 08:13 PM

I got a 99 and I belive mine is different then your. I loosen the nut on top and let the cansiter drop, pull the filter out and dump the fuel and wipe the cansiter out. Then fill the cansiter about 60% full with clean fresh diesel fuel, stick the new filter in and install the caniter back on. Truck fires right up.

rich · 11-03-2002, 09:34 PM

Real easy get a 1 1/4 socket screw the cap off, take filter off and put new one on. Check O-ring on cap put new one on if needed re-install new filter and tighten it up. Start truck

Commatoze · 11-04-2002, 07:03 AM

I'm getting ready to change mine. Can you use the square hole in the top with a 1/2 drive extension?

Shovelhead · 11-04-2002, 07:36 AM

No, dont use the square drive hole.
Many have cracked the cap that way.

Commatoze · 11-04-2002, 07:40 AM

That figures, put a hole there but don't use it. :

Thanks for the info Shovelhead.

11-04-2002, 08:55 AM

I had to pop the cover off of my filter while it was still in the cannister. Couldn't get it out because of the suction with the fuel, didn't want to drain the fuel and lose prime. OK to do that, it worked. Top popped off with small screwdriver on tabs, and then filter came out with a sucking sound. (I have an '02.) Ascraeus

Marine · 11-04-2002, 12:40 PM

Lube up the cap threads and o-ring with a little fuel and it will screw on ALOT easier. Mike

chuck3 · 11-04-2002, 07:06 PM

Be careful putting the cap back on its real EASY to get it crossthreaded.

nogas · 11-05-2002, 03:52 PM

http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/maint/3rd_Gen-24v.htm I used these instructions and they worked well. Did mine last night. Ron

11-03-2002, 08:06 PM	#2
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11-03-2002, 08:10 PM	#3
stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 10 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:FUEL FILTER 2001.5

11-03-2002, 08:13 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:FUEL FILTER I got a 99 and I belive mine is different then your. I loosen the nut on top and let the cansiter drop, pull the filter out and dump the fuel and wipe the cansiter out. Then fill the cansiter about 60% full with clean fresh diesel fuel, stick the new filter in and install the caniter back on. Truck fires right up.

11-03-2002, 09:34 PM	#5
rich Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kerrville eastern new mexico, west texas Posts: 3,255 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:FUEL FILTER Real easy get a 1 1/4 socket screw the cap off, take filter off and put new one on. Check O-ring on cap put new one on if needed re-install new filter and tighten it up. Start truck

11-04-2002, 07:03 AM	#6
Commatoze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sturbridge, Taxachusetts Posts: 1,423 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:FUEL FILTER I'm getting ready to change mine. Can you use the square hole in the top with a 1/2 drive extension? __________________ Former owner of an '02.5 4x4 QC SB, Lt. Almond, Auto, 3.55LS, DTT 4" exhaust, Westin Platinum step bars, Reunel rear bumper w/PIAA 40's Leer 100XL cap, Kaydenco mud flaps, Bilstein's, Mag-Hytec diff. covers, BHAF, Optimas, Garmin GPS V, Sirirus sat., Yaesu FT-8900 (I'm K3GM) Delivered 3/1/02 - 135,000 miles 2/15/07 Altogether now...."Happy trails to you.....until we meet again....."

11-04-2002, 07:36 AM	#7
Shovelhead Administrator / Scooter Bum Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 8,933 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:FUEL FILTER No, dont use the square drive hole. Many have cracked the cap that way. __________________ Ed Anderson '99 3500 SPORT Black Totaled 8-16-2012 Now 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 5.7 Hemi Powered DTR Site Moderator If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.

11-04-2002, 07:40 AM	#8
Commatoze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sturbridge, Taxachusetts Posts: 1,423 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:FUEL FILTER That figures, put a hole there but don't use it. : Thanks for the info Shovelhead.

11-04-2002, 08:55 AM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:FUEL FILTER I had to pop the cover off of my filter while it was still in the cannister. Couldn't get it out because of the suction with the fuel, didn't want to drain the fuel and lose prime. OK to do that, it worked. Top popped off with small screwdriver on tabs, and then filter came out with a sucking sound. (I have an '02.)<br><br>Ascraeus

11-04-2002, 12:40 PM	#10
Marine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 1,969 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:FUEL FILTER Lube up the cap threads and o-ring with a little fuel and it will screw on ALOT easier.<br><br>Mike __________________ Mike 2001.5 2500 4x4 QC, Comp, NADP 91% Single Disk TC and Series 450 Trans., Pulse/Adrenaline, Amsoil Nanofiber 4510 Air filter, Vulcan Performance and GDP Fuel System, Tow & Camp Pkg, JRE 4", Isspro EGT, Boost and Trans Temp, Nordskog Digi. FP Gauge, HTB2 62/13SS, HTT Pulse Manifold, Silicone boots, DDP 95 HP Sticks. BMK-11 Bypass Amsoil throughout. NRA Member and Instructor. "Make no mistake, our freedom will be defended." GWB

11-04-2002, 07:06 PM	#11
chuck3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: West Jordan, UT Posts: 497 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:FUEL FILTER Be careful putting the cap back on its real EASY to get it crossthreaded. __________________ Y2K QC 4x4 SWB,3.54 LSD, Auto. , DTT, T.C.,V.B, DTT Smart Cont. Pac Brake. Edge-Comp, 275 RV's Auto-Meter gauges,AFE Mega Filter, 4"exh, Magna-Flow SS muffler. FASS fuel pump. Dynoed 365 rw hp.

11-05-2002, 03:52 PM	#12
nogas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 6 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:FUEL FILTER http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/maint/3rd_Gen-24v.htm<br>I used these instructions and they worked well. Did mine last night.<br><br>Ron __________________ 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 QuadCab 24v Cummins White - Tan interior Smitty Bilt Outland Sport Guard 4" Straight Pipe K&N FIPK Edge Drag Box

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