Non serviceable fuel filters

[Doug Beard]

Hi there,

I am getting ready to do a lot of little repairs to my 2003 Dodge Dakota. Power steering fluid replacement, differential oil replacement, throttle body cleaning MAF sensor cleaning etc. I also wanted to replace the fuel filter, but it is integrated into the fuel pump assembly and in order to completely replace it you have to replace the whole assembly. I have to drop the fuel tank to do this, Thanks Daimler Chrysler. Is there anyone out there who has taken care of this problem? I’m sure that 10 years of service has left it pretty nasty, robbing fuel pressure and I want to take care of it. What is the most cost effective course of action here? I really don’t want to just fill my tank with solvents either.

Thanks.

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[Its me]

Is it causing you an issue? Do you know that it is robbing fuel pressure? Is it causing performance problems????… Are you at a certain mileage or age where Dodge says to replace it?

If not, leave it alone…. Certain year Toyotas have in tank fuel filters (sock) and small fuel filter cartridge on the fuel pump and I have not seen one yet that has caused issues and these are cars that are 13-15 years old…

Just my 2 cents.

Karl

[Bill]

Those filers have a large surface area so they usually last a long time. If ur gonna drop the tank you might as well replace the whole deal,pump and all.

Most every brand of car does not have an inline filter these days.

[college man]

nothing to do unless a problem arises. 😉

[Trent “Teddy” Martin]

The fuel filter for the Dakota is built into the fuel pump assembly but can be removed and replaced. It is usually held to the rest of the assembly with clips you undo using a flathead screw driver. Remember use a thin oil when reassembling the assembly on any orings or seals.

[Doug Beard]

Would you happen to know where I might find that part? I’ve scoured the internet and can only find parts from junkyard wrecks. I’m going to check the dealership but I’d bet my hat they only sell the whole pump assembly for $400+ I want to go down to the drag strip sometime and I just want to know that my fuel filter is clean.

Thanks!

[Jack Patteeuw]

For many years, Ford used an inline filter. I was very surprised that they “thrifted” it out and now are relying on the in-tank filter “sock”.

[Jameson]

the reason they are called non serviceable is because they are not meant to be replaced unless you are changing the pump out. Some are available separately from the pump. I know I have seen this on Chevys with the same setup, but even then, they just don’t get replaced unless the pump is replaced

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