CAV fuel filters

[Shannow]

The fuel filter on my turbodiesel is $56 from the OEM.

I can get an adaptor for a CAV filter fairly cheap, and the filters are nothing like the cost of the OEM.

They also have a sediment/water bowl on the bottom so that you can see the junk, rather than having to drain it to see what's in your fuel.

Anyone got comments on these thigns ?

 

[andyd]

Absolutely no experience with the particular items. Any fuel filter with a sight glass in it should be an improvement. If the crud isnt there , then you dont have to open the system and waste time bleeding it afterward. Any data on micron sizes or flow rates to compare?

 

[Shannow]

Andy, the filters are variously (through the company history) CAV, Lucas, and now Delphi.

I've no idea on micron ratings etc. as I've not been able to find a great deal of information.

BTW, the injection system is a licenced Delphi (no WVO for me).