banjo filter needed quick.....

[bongomaan]

I had to clean my banjo filter today and when i put it back in it flipped and went in upside down,trying to get it out i have damaged it and now need a new one so the million pound question is does anyone know where i can get a new one from (and a spring that i lost by coincidence in the spring ) any help would be gratefully received (as usual...) and what are the consequences of running without one.thanks in advance...neil...

[Simon Jones]

Not an expert, but I would have thought the main fuel filter would take care of most of the crud in the fuel. I've had a look on Bongobits.com, but they don't seem to list it. You could try taking it to a diesel injection specialist to find a close match. I managed to lose the spring on mine so just found a similar diameter one in the shed & cut it to length. It is only to hold it in place, so the dimensions are not too critical. Good luck with your search

[bongomaan]

cheers simon i have enquired with a couple of people on ebay,didnt think of buying a similar replacement will try tomorrow....regards neil......

[missfixit70]

Give Bellhill a shout, they may be able to sort you out with one from a breaking bongo.

[Harry]

I lost the spring twelve months ago and decided not to replace the filter.

No probs to daye and VERY high milage.

H

[bongomaan]

WOT NO BANJO ?do you use veg oil H ?

[Harry]

I was using up to 90% veg oil (pure rapeseed) in the summer but I'm back on 100% derv now due to it being cheaper than veg oil (after the VAT refund)

H

[dandywarhol]

Its a Bosch pump so a Bosch agent should be able to sort you out - try Lawson Diesel in Edinburgh

[parawaiting]

according to the specialist who refubished my fuel injection pump its better not to have it as it will keep blocking up periodically, the fuel filter filters down to 5 microns anyway

[mick]

No filter on mine for about 2 years now. It runs fine.

[dandywarhol]

according to the specialist who refubished my fuel injection pump its better not to have it as it will keep blocking up periodically, the fuel filter filters down to 5 microns anyway

I think I'd rather clean out the filter than have the crap scoring my injection pump or injectors.

[scanner]

according to the specialist who refubished my fuel injection pump its better not to have it as it will keep blocking up periodically, the fuel filter filters down to 5 microns anyway

I think I'd rather clean out the filter than have the crap scoring my injection pump or injectors.

Yep, if it isn't needed what does it block up with?

[francophile1947]

Have to admit to being puzzled by the banjo filter How does a mesh strainer get blocked when it's after the much finer fuel filter?

[scanner]

Have to admit to being puzzled by the banjo filter How does a mesh strainer get blocked when it's after the much finer fuel filter?

Me too - but if it does get blocked it must be stopping something that shouldn't be getting past it.

Must be moisture getting in through the pipes.

[francophile1947]

Must be moisture getting in through the pipes.

Or the seals