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NEWS
MAHLE Aftermarket
encourages technicians
to follow common
Ford Transit fuel filter
leak replacement advice
● Ford Transit 2.2-litre OE fuel filter leaking
issue resolved
● Technicians encouraged to follow specific
fitment advice for component
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has issued fitting advice to technicians
looking to resolve a common leaking issue – due to vibration – with
the original equipment (OE) fuel filter on 2.2-litre TDCi-engined
Ford Transit vehicles.
The issue has led Ford to develop what it believes to be a
solution, installing a thicker and more robust seal, while also
including the correct installation instructions in the box.
Following this development, MAHLE Aftermarket’s new fuel filter
for this vehicle, part number KX387D, is issued with technical
advice reminding technicians to replace similar references by
always lubricating the seal first.
The filter specialist recognises the importance of providing the
market with products and information of the highest quality and
urges that all similar filters are installed by lubricating the seal
before installation and the correct installation process is followed.
Alan Povey, Quality, Warranty and Technical Manager at MAHLE,
comments: “MAHLE Aftermarket is committed to delivering quality
parts and clear fitment guidance, while the filtration landscape
changes as vehicles become more complex. It is crucial that the
aftermarket follows the instructions provided with the part to avoid
any issues down the line.”
The first step in the newly issued fitting guide for KX387D reminds
technicians to use the new blue O-ring provided, lubricating with oil
first, and assembling it on the cup, removing the old brown O-ring.
Technicians should then align the filter element and insert by
pushing only and not using powered equipment, MAHLE advises.
The filter element can then be locked by clipping in the claws into
the cap grooves.
Next, the arrow on the sub-assembly should be linked up with
the unlocked arrow of the filter housing. Once done, the filter cap
can be pushed towards the housing at a rotation of 10 degrees. The
cap will be snapped into the housing.
They should keep pushing the filter cap to the housing and rotate
the filter cap right by hand, until the first thread of the filter cap
engages with the filter housing, ensuring this is only tightened
manually to prevent any potential damage.
MAHLE Aftermarket then advises technicians to tighten the cap
further right by using the assembly tool, a fuel filter wrench, until a
click sound occurs, which confirms final lock position. Technicians
can visually ascertain the final lock position by checking that the
lock arrow is aligned with the cap arrow.
MAHLE Aftermarket regularly updates its product portfolio with
new part numbers, reflecting its commitment to lead the market
with the widest range of highest OE-quality products available.
For more information on MAHLE Aftermarket, visit:
www.mahle-aftermarket.com/eu/en/
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