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Fuel Strainer/Heater

01-04-2003, 03:03 PM

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Israelson

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Fuel Strainer/Heater

Realistically how often do you people clean these things? The Bible (Service Manual) says at every fuel filter change, my local dealer had no idea what I was talking about when I asked for the seal that the Bible recommends to replace when servicing. I brought my Bible with me to the parts counter and we eventually found what I needed ($30.00 for a kit) and now it's on backorder. This event has led me to believe that nobody services these things not even my dealer. Do I really need to do this? I guess a lot depends on the quality of gas I'm using but I don't know the quality of my gas until I look for all the surprises inside right?

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