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Hello all
I forgot to ask .. Does anyone us the wix fuel filter to replace the Oem one.. Anyone know if the Wix unit is 2 mircon
From steve
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My 2001 has clogged filters far more frequently than I think it should. I buy all fuel from truck stops and still lost one filter in less than 4,000 miles. They never happen at a good time. My last one was in over 100 degree heat.
My advice for the 01's, at least, is make sure you have something to stand on and I am 6' but with out a plastic milk crate I could not have done it.
For you first timers, the wire at the bottom unplugs a few inches from the filter. I had to push on the side of the clip to get it to separate. You can't see very well down there but there is a wire support which I had to open a little to get the wire free. Use a strap wrench with a nylon web (NAPA $8.00) and a 1/2" drive ratchet with exension.
Loosen filter, slide plastic bag under it and remove it. It will come up through the top but with a warm engine the process will test your patience. To remove the water sensor, just open the jaws of a pair of pliers a little and stick them in the bottom of the water sensor to unscrew it. That is the easy part.
Don't forget to smile at the wife! After all, it is not her fault, you picked out the truck.
Jim Cobler<br />01 GMC Sierra CC 2500HD Short Bed, 2 WD,Duramax/Allison, frame mounted pre-filter, bed fuel tank with a re-circulating pump that draws from the botton of tank through a water separating/filter into other end of tank with return tubes.
Steve,
Based on previous forum discussion and research by several forum members, its been confirmed that ALL Duramax (stock) fuel filters, WIX included, are made by RACOR. [img]smile.gif[/img]
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Riv nuts are junk, if you guys want some quality hardware, try putting in "Camlocs" 1/4 turn & they are open. 1/4 turn & they are closed. They also come in stainless. John
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Camlocs" 1/4
Hello where does everyone get there hardware from,
Does Home depot carry this.. We have 12 more
units coming soon and would like to get our test truck done soon .. and do a dry run ..
Guys Will GM Voild anything if we use the wix fuel filters.. Got a real good deal on them today.. Or do we have to use OEM per GM
From steve
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Camloc's can be found at most aircraft supply places. Wag Aero in Lyons,Wi. comes to mind.(262)763-4087
2002 GMC SLE D/A XC LB 4X4 In the rare pewter color. Jordan, LineX, Go Nurf Bars, Husky mats and mud flaps, American tool box and tank, Escort GOA NRA EAA AOPA AMA VFW Good Sam Cessna 180 '71 CB750 2009 HD Road King
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Hello all
Q for anyone
1st How many miles are you doing on you Oem Filter
2nd When they start to clog what should we look for.. loss of power ???
3 Might have a small bug or can it be the filter at 1,000 miles.. In the morning time when the truck sleeps all night under the moon light.. When we wake her up at 8pm
I have LOSS OF POWER till the engine warms up and then it runs great all day .. Kind of has this drag when its cold.. temp out is 90
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