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MalteseRover



Member Since: 02 Jul 2013
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Is it normal for the fuel filter to be warm/hot?
hi.
i decided to touch the fuel filter after a short run(few miles) it was warm and the hoses were warm too. i am always filling up and keeping tank half full or near that mark to keep pump cooled and so that it does not pick up dirt. The fuel level is Never near the orange part. Is it normal - heat buildup? it felt like when holding a cup of tea from the mug itself warm but not too hot to make me loose the grip.

sorry newbie in the td5 world.
Thanks
Joseph
Post #633217 23rd Jun 2017 10:01pm
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Paulv8



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Yup. Normal V8 90...WIP
Post #633220 23rd Jun 2017 10:08pm
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Alien



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The filter on in our now gone D2 was same. Cheers,
Kyle.
Post #633222 23rd Jun 2017 10:12pm
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MalteseRover



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Thanks - i thought it could be blocked or something.
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It's because the Td5 has an internal fuel rail in the cylinder head, which warms the fuel as it passes through. This return fuel is routed through the filter housing to warm the filter and lines to prevent diesel waxing in cold climates Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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MalteseRover



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Thanks, always nice to learn new things Wink
i think this feature is not that useful here in malta... it s blistering outside right now Sad

joe
Post #633276 24th Jun 2017 12:52pm
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