Yeah, that's what I just noticed when I looked up the part on NAPA. That
sock on the bottom really looks substansial. My '95 sure has more of a
filter than that, and I've needed it, twice. Biff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 12:58 PM
Subject: RE: DML: fuel filter in 2002 Dakota ?
>
> It is serviceable, but not in a conventional method. The sock and
> pressure regulator can be changed separately, but requires removing the
> fuel sending unit. The regulator has a screen in it as well (fuel filter
> as some would call it).
>
> In conventional thinking...there is no fuel filter on these vehicles.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ray Irons [mailto:rayirons@sbcglobal.net]
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 2:10 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: fuel filter in 2002 Dakota ?
>
>
>
> --- "Miles D. Oliver" <moliver@mmoliver.org> wrote:
>
>>
>> Where is the fuel filter on the 2002 Dakota / 2003 Durango ?
>>
>> I can't find any reference in my Haynes manual or anything online.
>>
>> Autozone doesn't list a fuel filter, it Just say "Requires replacement
>> of the complete fuel pump".
>>
>> So there is no Separate fuel filter on these trucks ?? To replace it I
>> have to drop the tank?
>
>
> Correct. The fuel filter is not serviceable and is incorporated into the
> fuel pump assembly along with the fuel tank sending unit. Before you go to
> all the trouble of dropping the tank or removing the bed to get at it, I'd
> suggest doing a bit more troubleshooting. Like getting a gauge on the fuel
> rail and checking the fuel pressure.
>
> You also mentioned something about a evap leak. I'd try to track that down
> first and see if fixing it might fix the stalling problem. The fuel pump
> assembly is pretty reliable overall. I've got nearly 150K on my truck and
> I had Dodge replace my fuel pump under warranty at about 20K miles due to
> a fluctuating fuel gauge.
>
> Good luck and let us know what you figure out.
>
> Ray
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