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UtilityTruck



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Fuel filter bolts changed - recommended!
When undersealing the truck recently I had the steel fuel filter cover off and noticed the bolts holding the filter assembly to the chassis were in a terrible state.

Changed them today along with new washers. The rustier of the two was the forward fixing. The bolts are proper zinc protected automotive fasteners and the truck is only 4yrs old.

I think another few years and getting one or both of them out could have been a struggle.

Fuel Filter bolts p/n FB108206
M8 Washer p/n WC108056

Bolts are about £3 and the washers £1


Click image to enlarge 2014 Keswick Utility 2.2
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williamthedog



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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
Done mine a few months back. 2011 build looked like they were recovered from the Titanic.
Replaced mine with stainless bolts and plenty of anti corrosion paste applied. Especially cover the front bolt it gets all the spray and muck. Thumbs Up
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UtilityTruck



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I don’t think it helps that the holes are slotted so there is space for cruddy water to sit in there and rust up the bolts. 2014 Keswick Utility 2.2
Post #717562 13th Jul 2018 9:27pm
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williamthedog



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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
Yep you're right there. I fitted bigger washers in a attempt to try and stop this. Time will tell. Thumbs Up
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Vitesse



Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Good advice.....I checked mine which are three years old and were slightly corroded. Covered them in copper grease.... will order replacements though Thumbs Up 2015 90 XS Santorini Black
Post #718216 17th Jul 2018 2:10pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Wow, over £3 each for an M8x100mm bolt. Shocked

You can get A2 stainless for less than £1 each.
Post #718246 17th Jul 2018 6:20pm
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custom90



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I haven't changed mine, but I did clean up and well Dinitrolled them.
Never had an issue this way, if I was to change I'd go stainless in this situation as they are nothing load bearing in any way.
With some anti corrosion block they'd be fine. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #718267 17th Jul 2018 7:49pm
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