After market disaster. D5 Cartridge fuel filter. - Page 2

Simon Jones · Jul 2nd, 2017, 18:39

I've just re-read the link I posted and realised that was about oil filters (doh!) so it may not be that relevant. However it suggests Mann do supply Volvo-packaged filters so perhaps they also do the fuel filter.

Richardkimber · Jul 3rd, 2017, 20:35

The Volvo OEM D5 fuel filter cartridge has exactly, and I do mean exactly, the same top connection dimensions as the MANN aftermarket cartridge fuel filter. Ok the OEM filter does have a different twisty looking surface and is £30 as opposed to £20 for the MANN. So the old filter fitted by the previous owner was another aftermarket that had a non OEM top connection design !

Looks like I messed up when fitting the new MANN filter. Must have put the filter in at an angle jamming the O ring. But can't understand why I managed to get the old filter back in so easy !! Also was told by the Volvo spares person that they recently had to replace a plastic cartridge fuel filter housing that was cracked by the owner while replacing the fuel cartridge filter !

Will be trying again with the OEM filter the weekend.

Richardkimber · Jul 7th, 2017, 09:36

OEM filter went in ok, firm click.

On closer inspection the MANN top small O ring is slightly thicker at 2.1mm, OEM O ring is 2mm.
Perhaps this small difference was a factor as the OEM filter is a tight fit ?

But as Volvo are seeing cracked plastic fuel filter housings after DIY maintenance, I will always be using OEM fuel filters in future.
Lesson learnt.

Leyburn · Jan 17th, 2018, 11:44

I've just had a similar experience with a Bosch filter element, got it in eventually but it didn't feel right. Car runs so it's probably OK.

Bonkers place to fit a fuel filter unless you've got a vehicle lift or a pit.

Jul 3rd, 2017, 20:35	#12
Richardkimber Senior Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2018 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malton Nth Yorkshire	The Volvo OEM D5 fuel filter cartridge has exactly, and I do mean exactly, the same top connection dimensions as the MANN aftermarket cartridge fuel filter. Ok the OEM filter does have a different twisty looking surface and is £30 as opposed to £20 for the MANN. So the old filter fitted by the previous owner was another aftermarket that had a non OEM top connection design ! Looks like I messed up when fitting the new MANN filter. Must have put the filter in at an angle jamming the O ring. But can't understand why I managed to get the old filter back in so easy !! Also was told by the Volvo spares person that they recently had to replace a plastic cartridge fuel filter housing that was cracked by the owner while replacing the fuel cartridge filter ! Will be trying again with the OEM filter the weekend. __________________ Current 04: V40 1.8 petrol Sport 68K. Current 05: V70 2.4D 80K Past 04: XC70 2.5 SE Lux, Petrol, Geartronic, 167K. Past 95: 940 2.3 LPT Manual Estate 178k mls: Past 96: 850 AWD, 86: 340 (my 1st Volvo)

Jul 7th, 2017, 09:36	#13
Richardkimber Senior Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2018 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malton Nth Yorkshire	OEM filter went in ok, firm click. On closer inspection the MANN top small O ring is slightly thicker at 2.1mm, OEM O ring is 2mm. Perhaps this small difference was a factor as the OEM filter is a tight fit ? But as Volvo are seeing cracked plastic fuel filter housings after DIY maintenance, I will always be using OEM fuel filters in future. Lesson learnt. __________________ Current 04: V40 1.8 petrol Sport 68K. Current 05: V70 2.4D 80K Past 04: XC70 2.5 SE Lux, Petrol, Geartronic, 167K. Past 95: 940 2.3 LPT Manual Estate 178k mls: Past 96: 850 AWD, 86: 340 (my 1st Volvo)

Jul 2nd, 2017, 18:39	#11
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	I've just re-read the link I posted and realised that was about oil filters (doh!) so it may not be that relevant. However it suggests Mann do supply Volvo-packaged filters so perhaps they also do the fuel filter.

Jan 17th, 2018, 11:44	#14
Leyburn Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 16:31 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London	I've just had a similar experience with a Bosch filter element, got it in eventually but it didn't feel right. Car runs so it's probably OK. Bonkers place to fit a fuel filter unless you've got a vehicle lift or a pit.

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