New in-tank fuel pump/filter fit problem
I recently purchased a new in-tank pump and filter from Rock Auto. They were both Airtex brand. I could not get the filter to fit over the pump inlet due to some indentations in the metal sleeve of the filter that are just too big to fit over the hard plastic snout of the pump. Anybody else have a similar experience and know of a solution?
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I exchanged the Airtex filter for the Carter filter and it looked exactly the same, with the indentations in the sleeve. I was sure it would also not fit, but since others have been able to make this work, I decided to give it one last try. After a lot of pushing and twisting and wriggling, the filter finally began to gradually slide over the pump inlet. I eventually got it pushed on as far as it would go so I am also now good to go.
I don't know what the difference is between the Airtex and Carter. They look identical, but the Carter is made in the US whereas the Airtex is made in China. Maybe I just wasn't persistent enough with the Airtex filter. Hope this helps anybody else that may be frustrated with these parts.