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2 litre Petrol Auto Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda Air Filter Swap
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 11:48 pm
by Purple Pixie
Since K&N do not make a replacement air filter for the Ford Freda / Mazda Bongo 2 litre petrol auto, I am in line for regular filter changes. So armed with the necessary paper/plastic filter I was prepared for a new experience....
The job was really simple. (I'll take some photos tomorrow in daylight)
Open the drivers side access up
Find the air filter casing to the right rear of the opening
Unclip the 2 wire connector to the air temperature sensor on the front of the airbox
Unclip the multi-connector from the airflow meter.
Release the cable tie around the wires leading to these on the side of the airbox
Undo the 4 big clips around the airbox
Now lift the top of the airbox up and back to expose the filter element
Now you might either be amazed your van has had a filter change when it was imported
(as I did when I saw the filter had a .co.uk web address on it)
OR
Be shocked to see it has a genuine japanese one in it)
Fit the new filter and note the mileage in your little book
Refit the lid, the clips, the connectors and the cable tie
Vroom Vroom!!!!
Happy to learn how to do it the right way! I only wish a K&N element was available
Re: 2 litre Petrol Auto Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda Air Filter
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:19 am
by wonkanoby
Measure it as it might be same size as diesel for which you can get one
Re: 2 litre Petrol Auto Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda Air Filter
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:25 am
by MarcT77
as apoint of interest,anyone got the K&N part number for the 2.5 D,I've always used
them on my bikes...
Re: 2 litre Petrol Auto Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda Air Filter
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:55 am
by rita
Purple Pixie[color=#FF0000] wrote:Since K&N do not make a replacement air filter for the Ford Freda / Mazda Bongo 2 litre petrol auto[/color], I am in line for regular filter changes. So armed with the necessary paper/plastic filter I was prepared for a new experience....
The job was really simple. (I'll take some photos tomorrow in daylight)
Open the drivers side access up
Find the air filter casing to the right rear of the opening
Unclip the 2 wire connector to the air temperature sensor on the front of the airbox
Unclip the multi-connector from the airflow meter.
Release the cable tie around the wires leading to these on the side of the airbox
Undo the 4 big clips around the airbox
Now lift the top of the airbox up and back to expose the filter element
Now you might either be amazed your van has had a filter change when it was imported
(as I did when I saw the filter had a .co.uk web address on it)
OR
Be shocked to see it has a genuine japanese one in it)
Fit the new filter and note the mileage in your little book
Refit the lid, the clips, the connectors and the cable tie
Vroom Vroom!!!!
Happy to learn how to do it the right way! I only wish a K&N element was available
Try this one for size..
http://www.knfilters.co.uk/search/produ ... od=33-2117
Re: 2 litre Petrol Auto Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda Air Filter
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:02 am
by Simon Jones
wonkanoby wrote:Measure it as it might be same size as diesel for which you can get one
The diesel filter is cylindrical, the 2 litre is a flat element.
The 2 litre appears to be the same size as V6, so order the appropriate K&N one:
http://www.mazdabongo.com/catalog/filte ... dels-95-03
Re: 2 litre Petrol Auto Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda Air Filter
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:55 am
by Purple Pixie
INDEED despite me contacting K&N in Warrington for the gospel truth (which was, from them, "we don't do one") the filter here
http://www.knfilters.co.uk/search/produ ... od=33-2117 cross-references here
http://www.knfilters.co.uk/search/kn_cr ... rt=33-2117 thus:
AC Delco A1149C
Fram CA6558 >>>>>> this cross references to my paper filter
Mazda JF0113Z40 >>>>> as does this
Purolator A34625
WIX 46148
and the applications here:
http://www.knfilters.co.uk/search/appli ... od=33-2117
List the 2200 variants which I understand are indicative of the Bongo setup
The dimensions of the K&N
Height: 1.188 in (30 mm)**
Outside Length: 9.125 in (232 mm)**
Outside Width: 7.75 in (197 mm)**
Compare well with the
Height [mm] 39**
Inner Length [mm] 208
Inner Width [mm] 173
Outer Length [mm] 236**
Outer Width [mm] 200**
of the paper filter I just fitted
QUESTION THUS: Has anyone got one of these in their filter box??
Induction roar under your bottom eh ??
Dr B
Re: 2 litre Petrol Auto Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda Air Filter
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:14 pm
by Simon Jones
This is the V6 air box which should be the same as yours (compare the number on the white sticker):
I've used K&Ns in both my Bongos and I can't say I noticed an difference in performance or noise between a good quality OEM filter, but long term you should save money with the extended period between cleaning although you have to factor in the recharge kit costs.
Re: 2 litre Petrol Auto Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda Air Filter
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:33 pm
by mikexgough
For reference...... K&N part number is highlighted for each model
Bongo Friendee
SGL3 Diesel Turbo 95.05-05.12 WL (T) 2500 E-9280
SGLW Diesel Turbo 95.05-05.12 WL (T) 2500 E-9280
Bongo Friendee
SGL5 4WD. Diesel Turbo 95.05-05.12 WL (T) 2500 E-9280
SGLR 4WD. Diesel Turbo 95.05-05.12 WL (T) 2500 E-9280
Bongo Friendee
SGEW 95.05-05.12 FE 2000 33-2117
SG5W 95.05-05.12 J5 2500 33-2117 V6
SGE3 97.11-05.12 FE 2000 33-2117
Re: 2 litre Petrol Auto Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda Air Filter
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:05 pm
by Purple Pixie
7 FEMJ.... under the dust!
I remain suitably confused FEM J being a common occurance in Mazda part numbers!
Re: 2 litre Petrol Auto Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda Air Filter
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:27 am
by mikexgough
Purple Pixie wrote:7 FEMJ.... under the dust!
I remain suitably confused FEM J being a common occurance in Mazda part numbers!
At least you have the FE denotation for 2.0l and Simon's has the J5 denoting V6 on his air box