Are there 2 fuel filters on VF 6.0 CALAIS SEDAN?

[warrick]

hi
i know this has probably been answered somewhere on here but a couple of searches bought nothing up. i know there is a fuel filter in the tank with the pump but is there an external one in line somewhere as well?
many thanks
warrick

 

[07GTS]

there is a strainer on the inlet of the pump then a filter straight after the pump before it leaves the module so the finer stuff cant get to the injectors

 

[Skylarking]

Abreviated description from the VF workshop manual:

The paper element fuel filter is located in the primary fuel pump module filter housing while a fuel strainer which normally does not require maintenance attaches to the lower end of the primary fuel pump module.

The purpose of the paper fuel fillter is to trap particles in the fuel that may damage the injectors while the purpose of the fuel strainer is to filter contaminants and wick up the fuel.

Sadly, in my brief scan of the doc, i found no section that describes how to replace the fuel filter

Slow at typing while looking through the manual so ninjaed by @07GTS

 

[07GTS]

i think with the effort it takes to change the filter may as well just do the whole module so u know it's all good

 

[warrick]

any idea what the module is worth?
cheers

 

[Skylarking]

Not being able to find anything within the downloaded VF/WN/HSV workshop manual, i'm curious how the fuel filter is actually replaced?

So does anyone have anything to share about the fuel filter replaceemnt other than what has already been stated?

 

[stick3]

just need a smart person to work out a bypass the same as they do motorbikes like mine the in tank high pressure fuel filter gets clog up with crap and there a seal unit and very dear to replace so just drill a 10mm hole at inlet to bypass the filter and fit a external filter (one of a vz should work} fuel line hose clamps. quick connects
https://www.efihardware.com/products/c473/Quick-Disconnect-Fittings

i made the same comment in the thread when a ve/vf ute a bloke owns said it takes about 5 hours to replace a fuel pump assembly by dropping exhaust, tail shaft fuel tank, what a headache
heres the thead https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/commodore-ve-designers-are-c-cks.270201/

 

[Skylarking]

Well the Holden Service & Warranty Booklet states "fuel filter: In tank - not required under normal driving conditions". Sadly it doesn't clarify additional service measures as is done for oil and oil filters, for example.

Most vehicles i've owned require a fuel filter change around the 75,000km mark.

Now i'm puzzled as to the fairy dust used by Holden for it's Fuel filter which result in no filter change requirements over the 117 months or 195,000kms of service schedual as documented within the Service and Warranty Booklet.

So what does that mean for servicing our vehicles?

 

[monstar]

Cost for new bucket and filter bits less level assembly is about $250.
Repost, same deal with the filters:
As an overview what you need is a pair of tin snips, a peg fer yer nose, a replacement pump motor or OEM drop-in Pump basket with filter sock (can RE-use sender).
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[chrisp]

Can provide more details and options but that’s the gist.

Where can we get the cool cover assembly from?