MAHLE encourages technicians to follow replacement advice
Ford Transit 2.2-litre OE fuel filter leaking issue resolved
Technicians encouraged to follow specific fitment advice for component
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has issued fitting advice to technicians looking to resolve a common leaking issue – due to vibration – with the original equipment (OE) fuel filter on 2.2-litre TDCi-engined Ford Transit vehicles.
The issue has led Ford to develop what it believes to be a solution, installing a thicker and more robust seal, while also including the correct installation instructions in the box.
Following this development, MAHLE Aftermarket’s new fuel filter for this vehicle, part number KX387D, is issued with technical advice reminding technicians to replace similar references by always lubricating the seal first.
The filter specialist recognises the importance of providing the market with products and information of the highest quality and urges that all similar filters are installed by lubricating the seal before installation and the correct installation process is followed.
Alan Povey, Quality, Warranty and Technical Manager at MAHLE, comments: “MAHLE Aftermarket is committed to delivering quality parts and clear fitment guidance, while the filtration landscape changes as vehicles become more complex. It is crucial that the aftermarket follows the instructions provided with the part to avoid any issues down the line.”
The first step in the newly issued fitting guide for KX387D reminds technicians to use the new blue O-ring provided, lubricating with oil first, and assembling it on the cup, removing the old brown O-ring.
Technicians should then align the filter element and insert by pushing only and not using powered equipment, MAHLE advises. The filter element can then be locked by clipping in the claws into the cap grooves.
Next, the arrow on the sub-assembly should be linked up with the unlocked arrow of the filter housing. Once done, the filter cap can be pushed towards the housing at a rotation of 10 degrees. The cap will be snapped into the housing.
They should keep pushing the filter cap to the housing and rotate the filter cap right by hand, until the first thread of the filter cap engages with the filter housing, ensuring this is only tightened manually to prevent any potential damage.
MAHLE Aftermarket then advises technicians to tighten the cap further right by using the assembly tool, a fuel filter wrench, until a click sound occurs, which confirms final lock position. Technicians can visually ascertain the final lock position by checking that the lock arrow is aligned with the cap arrow.
MAHLE Aftermarket regularly updates its product portfolio with new part numbers, reflecting its commitment to lead the market with the widest range of highest OE-quality products available.
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