WTF? $120 fuel filter?

[Clarke673]

Just called the dealer and they want $120 for the fuel filter. There is literally $6 in clamps, about $2 in line, and probably $6 in filter. It can literally be swapped in less than a min if you know what you are doing!? WTF?

ok rant over... anyone have a cheep source?

 

[mtnsledder]

$90 at Babbitts, but that is still pretty ridiculous for a fuel filter.

 

[die hard poo]

I agree with you and I looked into building my own fuel filter line and use an automotive filter. You will need to rob the brass fitting going into the fuel rail and the quick disconnect connector on the fuel pump on the old filter. Then get some efi pressure rated fuel line and build your own filter line. But I ended up buying a new filter cause I didn't want to have to worry about any warranty issues on the injectors (on a 2011 with random injector issue) and I couldn't find a small automotive filter that would fit in the little filter holder... They are extremely overpriced for a consumable part!

 

[Aussie Niko]

got mine here
http://www.polarispartspitstop.com/

$85.

 

[Kraven]

Just called the dealer and they want $120 for the fuel filter. There is literally $6 in clamps, about $2 in line, and probably $6 in filter. It can literally be swapped in less than a min if you know what you are doing!? WTF?

ok rant over... anyone have a cheep source?

There was an aftermarket (generic NOT POLARIS) filter available at Hi-Perf Engineering or one of those other mail order places for $ 35 or $ 40 end of last season

 

[Clarke673]

they have some for 05-06 and 07-10's

 

[WyoBoy1000]

Isn't that under warranty?

Anyway I would try to find out how many micron filter the stock one is, or get a new one and put a cheaper filter in line before it so you can change it often and get a lot of use out of the factory filter.

 

[Clarke673]

it isn't realy possible to run multiple filters as the line is all high pressure and needs to be fitted.

 

[MORSNO]

If NapaMatt chimes in, he can tell you which NAPA filter is a replacement and save you a bunch of $$$. He posted the replacement filter for the IQ Raw sleds a few years back with step by step instructions.

 

[Clarke673]

If NapaMatt chimes in, he can tell you which NAPA filter is a replacement and save you a bunch of $$$. He posted the replacement filter for the IQ Raw sleds a few years back with step by step instructions.

i helped matt with that a bit and did a right up. BUT, the fuel filter on the 11+ is built into the line. It is a hp line with a filter in the middle and two quick disconnect fittings at each end

 

[Kraven]

they have some for 05-06 and 07-10's

Here's the link with a clear picture, $ 24.95, IT SAYS 600,700,800 MODELS 2008-2010, COULD IT POSSIBLY WORK ON A PRO????

http://www.hiperf.com/cgi-bin/sh000...l_Line___Parts_174.html#a241_2d206#a241_2d206

and, wouldn't you know it, CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK!

 

[donbrown]

it isn't realy possible to run multiple filters as the line is all high pressure and needs to be fitted.

Why can't you run multiple filters in a high pressure line?

 

[Clarke673]

first off, i am not sure what the fuel pump pressure is, but the cheap filter's you have in mind that we used on our 80's camaro with a 350 won't work. I have already lost a sled (full mod cf 09 dragon-$15,000+) to a fire because i was messing with the fuel system. Yea you could cut the lines, throw an inline filter in and some hose claps and it would probably work, but it wouldn't be right. it doesn't take much of a pressurized fuel leak spraying mists of fuel on your glowing red brake disk, sparkplgs, volt reg, exhaust, ETC to burn a plastic, rubber, aluminum, magnesium and gasoline covered sled.

 

[WyoBoy1000]

When I said add a filter, I mean do it right, you can get fittings put on that line and then bolt a filter in line. Like one on any newer car that runs a 45-90psi fuel system. Most sleds are around 50psi I think

 

[MORSNO]

first off, i am not sure what the fuel pump pressure is, but the cheap filter's you have in mind that we used on our 80's camaro with a 350 won't work. I have already lost a sled (full mod cf 09 dragon-$15,000+) to a fire because i was messing with the fuel system. Yea you could cut the lines, throw an inline filter in and some hose claps and it would probably work, but it wouldn't be right. it doesn't take much of a pressurized fuel leak spraying mists of fuel on your glowing red brake disk, sparkplgs, volt reg, exhaust, ETC to burn a plastic, rubber, aluminum, magnesium and gasoline covered sled.

All of our EFI sleds have a pressurized system, including the IQ's. So yes there are other options like the one posted above, you just need to match the filtration and flow. NAPA sells all the parts to make your own, not hose clamps and mid 80's Camaro parts.

 

[joshkoltes]

63 psi

 

[donbrown]

I used to administer this product line back in the day

http://www.vacco.com/filtration/overview

for real engines like this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shuttle_Main_Engine_Test_Firing.jpg

But I guess we can's do that on a sled and survive the 20G force when the pyros blow.

 

[likkerpig]

Help me understand. We have cars and trucks that go years and hundreds of gallons of fuel and we're talking about replacing a filter on a snowmobile after what, 150-200 gallons (15-20 tanks)? Is that really even necessary?? Clearly not apples to apples comparison but still...

 

[milehighassassin]

Fuel filter on a car is far larger as well.


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[donbrown]

Help me understand. We have cars and trucks that go years and hundreds of gallons of fuel and we're talking about replacing a filter on a snowmobile after what, 150-200 gallons (15-20 tanks)? Is that really even necessary?? Clearly not apples to apples comparison but still...

Well to really know if a filter needs replacement is to measure the change in pressure across the filter. Unless there is a contaminant degrading i n the filter you don't want further in the pipe. Also the filter itself may degrade from use.

Reuseable filters like on a large ship filtering 10,000 gallons of oil for a gear have pressure gages measuring the delta P change in pressure across the filter and when the pressure gets too hign starving the gear then the back up filter is use and the primary filter is cleaned out.

So in our case cost depends how well the filter is built, and how many are built .. EOQ (economic order Quantity) so you build as many as you can for the least cost PER UNIT. Not sure is this is being accomplished by Polaris.

I understand they have to tweek the wheel to sell the NEW NEW THING but I would think from aerospace and the motorcycle industry all they have to do is find a filter already made for $2 assign a Polaris part number and sell it for $5.