bgoodwin

Been trying to change my fuel filter for the last 4 days. I have been to 5 parts stores including the Dodge dealer. The filter will not fit onto the lid far enough to thread the lid back on. The filter I am taking out has a hole on the top and fits the lid perfectly, but the new ones have a tapered indention on top. Dealer says the part has been re-designed.

Anybody out there had this trouble?

phox_mulder

What's the part number you are trying to use?

Fleetguard FS19579 hasn't changed in years.


phox

bgoodwin

Man, I've tried so many filter at this point I have no idea.

Not even the filter at the Dodge dealer will go on.

I have really put the "gorilla" on this thing and can't get it on far enough for the tabs to lock on, therefore the lid will not thread.

Prolly should 5 minutes with the Dremel and be done with it.

phox_mulder

Ummm, you do know the hole goes on the bottom, tabs lock onto the top of the filter, right?


phox

edge600

The filter is tapered> Its supposed to be. Thats because one end fits and the other doesnt.

phox_mulder

Try putting the filter into the cannister without the lid, then you'll see which end needs to attach to the lid.


phox

bgoodwin

I have replaced the filter before, so yeah, I do know which way it goes.

Truckman

Is it a factory filter housing or some kind of aftermarket?

bgoodwin

Factory. Here comes the Dremel.

Dr. Evil

Um, dont you think it would be better to get a different filter?

jrs_dodge_diesel

I have had a similar problem with mine not wanted to thread back on. I just push down a little harder and it will thread back on.

Geico266

Be careful you don't have a couple of o-rings out of place or something. There may be one stuck in the filter housing. Look at the filter you took out to be sure. Grease / lube the new orings, and it should press on by hand. Don't use the threads to seat the filter. I cut an oil ring doing that and didn't know it until I change the filter the next time.

phox_mulder

2000 on up filter cannister is totally different from the 98-99 and older versions.

Ours has a plastic lid that screws off and brings the filter with it, pop old filter out, new filter in, and screw the lid back on.
Only one o-ring, just above the threads on the lid.

Much easier to change than the previous versions.


phox

bgoodwin

My lid has a flat plastic piece with raised round "****" in the center, I guess to help align the filter. This piece is held in place by the "ears" on the lid. The "****" measures 1/8" larger than the indention in the top of the filter, so it is an impossibility that the correct filter (verified by 5 parts stores and Dodge dealer) will fit my lid.
Ok, I have decided my filter lid has at some time been replaced with something other than the factory one, although it looks factory.
The filter I removed has the number 0513 on the top, the correct replacements have a different number.

Mechanos

Another reason why I go to the Cummins dealer and buy Fleetgaurd filters.