replaceable fuel filter

[kfx450rquad]

can you replace the fuel filter on an 08 kfx450r?

[topdollr]

Nope, its built into the fuel pump (stated in the service manual)

[KS Raiden]

i seem to remember seeing picks of someone getting theirs off and cleaning it, but if its able to get off i dont see no reason why a company somewhere dont make and sell em more sooner than later

[topdollr]

are you sure it was the KFX or the LTR? The LTR guys are aways changing out the swirll filter

[spincr4hire]

QUOTE (topdollr @ Jul 22 2008, 10:51 PM)

are you sure it was the KFX or the LTR? The LTR guys are aways changing out the swirll filter

has anyone tried taking the stock fuel filter out and just replacing it downline with one of these? I may try it, no way in he11 I'm buying a new fuel pump just because the filter is clogged.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...248881&rd=1

[offroadhunter]

QUOTE (spencer @ Aug 17 2008, 07:46 AM)

has anyone tried taking the stock fuel filter out and just replacing it downline with one of these? I may try it, no way in he11 I'm buying a new fuel pump just because the filter is clogged.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...248881&rd=1

Seems like a good idea but you raise the important question around being able to take the filter out of the fuel pump first.. I've never disected that unit and wonder if it's one piece and that's why you can't just replace the filter when it's clogged...anyone else looked into this before?

[spincr4hire]

QUOTE (offroadhunter @ Aug 17 2008, 11:37 AM)

Seems like a good idea but you raise the important question around being able to take the filter out of the fuel pump first.. I've never disected that unit and wonder if it's one piece and that's why you can't just replace the filter when it's clogged...anyone else looked into this before?

well, I spent the afternoon tearing the fuel pump down, you can get to the filter. Mine was black and full of crud, no way of cleaning that thing. I was able to get it off, but it has a plastic ring that is glued or overmolded onto it. I cut it away from the plastic ring, reinstalled the plastic ring, and reinstalled the fuel pump into the tank. I'm going to try the LTR in-line fuel filter. I hope this thing works, or it looks like I'll be buying another fuel pump. Mitsubushi makes the fuel pump, btw.

[dl11sec70dodge]

i would stay away from those type see thru filters as they are normally glass.....and could brake

[spincr4hire]

QUOTE (dlkfx450 @ Aug 17 2008, 06:42 PM)

i would stay away from those type see thru filters as they are normally glass.....and could brake

there are quite a few GNCC guys that have ran the same setup (on the LTR) without problems.

[offroadhunter]

QUOTE (spencer @ Aug 17 2008, 03:46 PM)

there are quite a few GNCC guys that have ran the same setup (on the LTR) without problems.

It'd become an obvious problem if the glass casing breaks.. keep a spare fuel hose just in case (along with spare relays & fuses )