Urgent question..Please help!

[brasil]

I decided to change the fuel filter on my 2004 Cobra. I looked for the part number on the SVT supplement booklet and it said that the Part number is FG-800A, and that is what I bought. When I took the original fuel filter out of the car, it was part number FG 986B, which is a much smaller filter in diameter, so I installed the new larger FG 800 A filter according to the booklet, but could not get the clamp and safety clip to fit with the larger one, so I used zip ties to secure it. How many of you have ran into this problem? Any solutions? SHould I buy the smaller one and put it in? :shrug:

 

[brasil]

Ttt

 

[brasil]

No one has changed their fuel filter lately?......

 

[etfhb]

HERE ARE 2 THREADS, NONE SEEM TO HAVE YOUR PROBLEM, YOU COULD SPEND
THE $4.00 @ YOUR PARTS STORE JUST TO SEE IF IT MATCHES THE ORIGINAL
OR THE THE NEW LARGER ONE

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185275

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189356

 

[brasil]

You are correct. IT does not answer the question regarding the different fuel filters. The scary part is that I called SVT to ask, and they did not know the answer. I am going to take the larger one that I put in the car tonight, and switch back to the smaller one that came from the factory. I do not feel comfortable leaving it with zip ties.

 

[Oh Three Cobra]

Hmm, I just called the local dealer which wasn't even an SVT dealer and ordered a fuel filter for a 03 cobra. When I took the old one out and compared them they looked the same. I think the only difference was the original said Ford on it and the replacement Motorcraft.

 

[brasil]

The fuel filter that is listed in the SVT supplement is MUCH larger than the one that was on the car. The original clamp and clip did not fit, so I had to zip tie it.

 

[brasil]

Ttt

 

[03DOHC]

It uses the 986b filter. The one listed in the owners manual as an 800 is wrong.

 

[brasil]

Thank you Dan! I bought the 986 today and will take the 800 out tonight. It does seem that the 800 will flow better because it is much bigger.

 

[FireRed04Vert]

The 986B is what's listed on the Motorcraft site too. The 800A fits Cobras and GT's from 93 through 97...if you can believe their buyer's guide.

 

[brasil]

I believe mine was installed in the wrong direction from the factory. I checked my friend's 04 Cobra and the arrow in his fuel filter is pointing to the left. Is that the correct direction?

 

[brasil]

Ttt

 

[JB]

simple logic will give you the answer you seek...

 

[brasil]

What is your simple logic JB? The reason that I am asking the direction, is because mine appeared to be installed improperly from the factory when I compared it to another 04 Cobra.

 

[JB]

the direction of the arrow indicates the direction of fuel flow

the fuel flows from the tank to the engine

therefore, the line from tank should go to the end of the filter that the arrow "starts from"

the line going to the engine will connect to the side that the arrow "points to"

quite simple...

 

[brasil]

OK, but my question is: Why would you have two 04 Cobras with the filter (factory installed) pointing to different directions?

 

[brasil]

I installed mine with the arrow pointing to the left, which seems to match your description, but when it came off my car, the arrow pointed to the right.

 

[Juiced-03]

I always use the Fram G8018 filter myself. I change it every 10-20,000 miles though. If I remember on mine, it will only let me install it one way, but I always take note of the direction when removing anyway.

 

[caveman6666]

OK, but my question is: Why would you have two 04 Cobras with the filter (factory installed) pointing to different directions?

Again, simple logic.
Some clown installed one of them backwards. :beer: