I asked my mechanic to install the '96 fuel filter I bought. He says it will not fit the holder. Many have said it will fit on the org. How do you get around this problem?

TIa

 

Either bend the bracket open a little wider or secure it another way.
(Personally I think it's better to use the OEM filter and change it more frequently)
-hype

 

it wont fit in the bracket, you can buy 300ZX bracket or take the bracket out of lets a say a Nissan truck and it might fit the filter.. otherwise dont worry about it, mine isnt secured very well but its all good

 

It will fit don't worry about securing it with the bracket it will hold just fine.

 

It does fit the bracket, mine has been in there for months. The only reason he is saying that is because he hasn't tried it, he just looked at it and yes, it does look like its way to big, but hit holds in there just fine.

 

Exactly. This has come up a few times on the .org. Sometimes the mechanics are just lazy and dont even bother trying.

SuDZ

 

agreed..

 

i had no issues as well fitting it in the bracket....if i didnt know any better, i woulda thought it belonged in there

 

It should fit if you bend the bracket a bit, thats what I did to mine and the 300ZX filter fits fine.

 

The mechanic is more likely paid a flat rate for changing the filter. The larger filter is a bit more awkward to get in there, the bracket is a bit smaller, and if it ends up taking him longer, it's money out of his pocket. If the car comes back with a fuel leak where the filter was just bouncing around since it fell out of the bracket, it's HIS fault.

On the other hand... I installed the larger filter on my car, and so far it seems to be staying in the bracket. (which I had to widen out a bit)

A lot of those 'little' modifications can end up taking twice as long to do as the 'factory stock' alternative. The mechanic doesn't want to spend his extra time and make himself liable for your compulsion to modify your car.

If you want to do these things, it's usually best to learn to do them yourself.

I don't work on cars for a living, but I've worked on cars enough to learn that mechanics often 'lose their a$$' when they go off the beaten path with seemingly minor minor things that end up taking forever.

Good Luck!

 

Thanks for all the input. I've got a friend helping me put on my y-pipe and RSB next weekend. I'll give the filter change a try then.

 

you could also use a zip tie just to make sure it doesn't move.

 

I just can't believe people here try to use Z32 parts on Maximas!

Show some Maxima pride. I use Nissan OEM

Why can't I have dual intakes and dual exhausts and the low rider look of the 300ZX?

 

shush newbie

 

Hi, I just installed 300ZX Filter in my car. Indeed, replacing filter was very hard job, but doable with little more patience. Anyway, 300ZX filter hold in bracket without problem, yet it's not very secure as OEM due to bigger size comparing to small bracket. If I hit bump hard, I am wonder if it might fell off from bracket. How is yours so far?
Another question, one side of filter shows "OUT", and I assume fuel flows upward, so I installed it where I can see "OUT" in top. Is this right setup?

 

whats the point in putting a 300ZX fuel filter in anyways? better gas flow or what?


i would do a search but this thread is here and alive so i figured I'd go ahead and ask while its here.

 

Word is it lasts twice as long due to its size