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robispec · 05-28-2013, 04:03 PM

yes but it is also the fuel pump holder...lol
Stainlees steel mesh filters not cheap but nor are the flex fuel sensors!

Jeff86 · 05-28-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx

What're the chances of bypassing the intank filter and putting an inline filter on the fuel supply line?

My other car (GT3076R turbo'd) does have an inline filter, but it is in addition to the "sock". Without the sock your intank pump is sucking fuel through it unfiltered. That doesn't seem advisable.

xxscaxx · 05-28-2013, 04:07 PM

Have you found anything else throughout the fuel system that shows signs of wear or deterioration?

I mean if its just the filter thats being disintegrated, finding an optimum replacement doesn't seem like that big of a deal, unless i'm completely seeing this in the wrong context.

OrbitalEllipses · 05-28-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by robispec

flexfuel vehicles are DESIGNED to run on e-100...with the parts in the fuel systems made to take the specific issues with ethanol.

I was under the impression he was talking about a "flex fuel" kit for our cars, which is just an ethanol sensor that switches maps on the fly. That in no way changes the composition of the stock fuel system or adjust for ethanol eating away at parts.

But you are correct.

Adeets · 05-28-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by robispec

yes but it is also the fuel pump holder...lol
Stainlees steel mesh filters not cheap but nor are the flex fuel sensors!

Stainless steel? F that, titanium!

AVOturboworld · 05-28-2013, 04:11 PM

The carrier that holds the pump is a "sealed" unit with a non-replaceable filter inside it. It looks like they had to cut that apart to get at the filter to check it.

Our fuel pump upgrades for the other Subaru models had an option for a new carrier unit for that reason, so you could put a fresh secondary filter in at the same time as replacing the fuel pump.

xjohnx · 05-28-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I was under the impression he was talking about a "flex fuel" kit for our cars, which is just an ethanol sensor that switches maps on the fly. That in no way changes the composition of the stock fuel system or adjust for ethanol eating away at parts.

But you are correct.

Nope, I was wondering about factory flex fuel cars and what kind of fuel filters they use to workaround this issue.

robispec · 05-28-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Adeets

Stainless steel? F that, titanium!

Government pocurment proccessor? might be your likne of work...lol

OrbitalEllipses · 05-28-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx

Nope, I was wondering about factory flex fuel cars and what kind of fuel filters they use to workaround this issue.

My bad

robispec · 05-28-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

The carrier that holds the pump is a "sealed" unit with a non-replaceable filter inside it. It looks like they had to cut that apart to get at the filter to check it.

Our fuel pump upgrades for the other Subaru models had an option for a new carrier unit for that reason, so you could put a fresh secondary filter in at the same time as replacing the fuel pump.

OOOH why reinvent the wheel I need to talk to you guys!

Robi

xxscaxx · 05-28-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

The carrier that holds the pump is a "sealed" unit with a non-replaceable filter inside it. It looks like they had to cut that apart to get at the filter to check it.

Our fuel pump upgrades for the other Subaru models had an option for a new carrier unit for that reason, so you could put a fresh secondary filter in at the same time as replacing the fuel pump.

Welp there goes my previous statement for hoping there will be just a simple filter swap, lol.

brichard0625 · 05-28-2013, 04:20 PM

Ok so i have probably done no more than 1500 miles on e85...I know alot of people might have this question. If i check my return fuel and it is going bad
what do i need to change?
how much will it hurt my pocket?

mad_sb · 05-28-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by robispec

Just like them to vote and change the laws of PHYSICS lol

WHEN your fuel system goes bad and you are out of warranty who gets the bill? your legislators?
Or dumb ass buerocrats like lisa "global warming" jackson..

The plan is for us to have to buy newer "greener" cars to boost sales amd retire all the "old" polluters.

Frostyman · 05-28-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mikalem

This was mostly for those that already threw out the warranty and warnings, and went and tuned for E85, not for the rank and file I'm betting. Speaking as someone with the Visconti Flex Fuel kit on order, this news isn't welcome at all.

Hell, this is VERY welcome news. I've been running e-85 for the past 5k miles. Time to run her dry and give my sump a look.

05-28-2013, 04:20 PM	#40
brichard0625 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion Frs(Scarlet) Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 907 Thanks: 172 Thanked 386 Times in 177 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ok so i have probably done no more than 1500 miles on e85...I know alot of people might have this question. If i check my return fuel and it is going bad what do i need to change? how much will it hurt my pocket? __________________

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robispec Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Black frs project Location: Socal Posts: 960 Thanks: 189 Thanked 886 Times in 381 Posts Mentioned: 190 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	yes but it is also the fuel pump holder...lol Stainlees steel mesh filters not cheap but nor are the flex fuel sensors!

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xxscaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: New York Posts: 2,240 Thanks: 458 Thanked 878 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have you found anything else throughout the fuel system that shows signs of wear or deterioration? I mean if its just the filter thats being disintegrated, finding an optimum replacement doesn't seem like that big of a deal, unless i'm completely seeing this in the wrong context.

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AVOturboworld Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 "AVO Orange" FR-S Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 69 Thanked 2,277 Times in 636 Posts Mentioned: 108 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	The carrier that holds the pump is a "sealed" unit with a non-replaceable filter inside it. It looks like they had to cut that apart to get at the filter to check it. Our fuel pump upgrades for the other Subaru models had an option for a new carrier unit for that reason, so you could put a fresh secondary filter in at the same time as replacing the fuel pump.

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