Are your replacement filters Fleetguards ??

[mayfair]

I was placeing an order today for some new gauges, and I figured I might as well order a new set of FASS filters "just in case" I needed them. Since I'm not going to be able to find them in any ole Pep Boy's in a pinch I figured it would be a good idea to have an extra set even though my FASS is only a couple of months old.

Anyway ...

When I ordered them I was asked if I wanted the Diesel Performance brand or Fleetguards.

HUH ???

I thought my FASS came with Fleetguards to begin with. What the heck is the Diesel Performance brand?

I was told that Diesel Performance filters are 10 micron and that the Fleetguards are 3 micron. For some reason I thought I remembered reading that you shouldn't try and filter diesel fuel below 5 micron so I went with the Diesel Performance brand. He said "OK, I just wanted to make sure you knew what you were getting because the Diesel Performance filters say Diesel Performance on them, not Fleetguard" even though he thought that Fleetguard made them for Diesel Performance.

So what's the deal?

Are your filters Fleetguards ort not? What are safe replacement filters to use?

Thanks !!

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1998.5 24 valve 5.9 Cummins - Quad cab 8ft bed 4X4 - FASS 150/95 - Areo Turbine exhaust - K&N intake - Mag-tec Hy-tec trans and diffs - 3rd Gen 17" rims and caps - Edge Comp Box - Various other mods

[Diesel-Dan]

Originally Posted by mayfair

I was placeing an order today for some new gauges, and I figured I might as well order a new set of FASS filters "just in case" I needed them. Since I'm not going to be able to find them in any ole Pep Boy's in a pinch I figured it would be a good idea to have an extra set even though my FASS is only a couple of months old.

Anyway ...

When I ordered them I was asked if I wanted the Diesel Performance brand or Fleetguards.

HUH ???

I thought my FASS came with Fleetguards to begin with. What the heck is the Diesel Performance brand?

I was told that Diesel Performance filters are 10 micron and that the Fleetguards are 3 micron. For some reason I thought I remembered reading that you shouldn't try and filter diesel fuel below 5 micron so I went with the Diesel Performance brand. He said "OK, I just wanted to make sure you knew what you were getting because the Diesel Performance filters say Diesel Performance on them, not Fleetguard" even though he thought that Fleetguard made them for Diesel Performance.

So what's the deal?

Are your filters Fleetguards ort not? What are safe replacement filters to use?

Thanks !!

Yes....they are made by Fleetguard.........so you are getting quality.

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Dan MacDonald
www.FASSRide.com

2001 2500, 4x4, Con OFEed, TBK, AFE Stage II kit W/ prefilter and 4" cowl mod. , FASS 150/150, Mach 2's, Drag Comp,

Currently running on B-100
'02 Jetta TDI 5 Speed "Mini Me" 45-50 MPG

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Last edited by Diesel-Dan : 06-22-2007 at 02:35 PM.

[mayfair]

Thanks for the reply !!

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1998.5 24 valve 5.9 Cummins - Quad cab 8ft bed 4X4 - FASS 150/95 - Areo Turbine exhaust - K&N intake - Mag-tec Hy-tec trans and diffs - 3rd Gen 17" rims and caps - Edge Comp Box - Various other mods

[Diesel-Dan]

NO prob.......

.....Im an old school Simpsons fan!

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Dan MacDonald
www.FASSRide.com

2001 2500, 4x4, Con OFEed, TBK, AFE Stage II kit W/ prefilter and 4" cowl mod. , FASS 150/150, Mach 2's, Drag Comp,

Currently running on B-100
'02 Jetta TDI 5 Speed "Mini Me" 45-50 MPG

[mayfair]

Well, I just got the replacement filters and the lettering is green not red like what I currently have.

The part numbers are :

DP - FASS - FF - 1010

DP - WS - 1001

Do they sound correct?

New question ... What's up with the Water Seperator Filter? I was under the impression that the seperator was just that, a water seperator. Is there actually a filter in there? Does it REALLY need to be replaced? I was under the impression the only the second cartrige did the actual filtering. Can you explain the actual filtering process a little better for me / us ?

Thanks !!

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1998.5 24 valve 5.9 Cummins - Quad cab 8ft bed 4X4 - FASS 150/95 - Areo Turbine exhaust - K&N intake - Mag-tec Hy-tec trans and diffs - 3rd Gen 17" rims and caps - Edge Comp Box - Various other mods

[Diesel-Dan]

Originally Posted by mayfair

Well, I just got the replacement filters and the lettering is green not red like what I currently have.

The part numbers are :

DP - FASS - FF - 1010

DP - WS - 1001

Do they sound correct?

New question ... What's up with the Water Seperator Filter? I was under the impression that the seperator was just that, a water seperator. Is there actually a filter in there? Does it REALLY need to be replaced? I was under the impression the only the second cartrige did the actual filtering. Can you explain the actual filtering process a little better for me / us ?

Thanks !!

Both of those are our in house part numbers:

FF - 1010 = 10um
FF - 1003 = 3um
WS - 1001 = 140um Water Sep.

The WS is a prestrainer of sorts. Knocks down the chunks that can lock up the pump. You can, in most cases, clean and reuse this filter by back flushing with Gas or some sort of solvent. But most elect to replace it because its not very expensive and there is less effort involved.

Flow order is Tank, WS, Pump, Fuel Filter and engine. This is why its important to get the WS tight before you prime...its on the suction side of the pump.

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Dan MacDonald
www.FASSRide.com

2001 2500, 4x4, Con OFEed, TBK, AFE Stage II kit W/ prefilter and 4" cowl mod. , FASS 150/150, Mach 2's, Drag Comp,

Currently running on B-100
'02 Jetta TDI 5 Speed "Mini Me" 45-50 MPG