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New fuel pump...new fuel strainer needed??

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doglet

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Howdy

Just bought a new Bosch fuel pump and I was wondering if I should buy a new fuel strainer for in the tank?

What is the part number for a strainer for an R32 GTSt, how much and where would I buy one from?

Also what brand/part number do I need for a fuel filter?

Any help muchly appreciated! ;)

predator Grand Master

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I'm not sure whether you will exactly need one...but only way to do it is a visual check.

Petrol is a very effective cleaner.. The pump and things in the tank looked shiny and brand new when I pulled it out.. and the filter sock looked good as new. Once you take it out you should be able to give it that bit of extra cleaning if it is required. I doubt you will need to replace it.

For fuel filter do a search on old threads.. part numbers are in there..

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The fuel pump sock is a very coarse filter and as such does not get blocked with microscopic particles like the fuel filter does. All it needs to do is stop the larger bits going through the pump, which will screw it up. The pump can easily cope with the fine particles which would clog your injectors. That's what the fuel filter is for further down the line.

The only time you'd probably need to replace the sock is if it's damaged (ie, letting the big particles in). If it is clogged up with gunk then you should probably buy your fuel from a different place. And you should probably also clean your tank out.

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