Fuel Filter - Dealer Only Item or Discount Auto Stores?

[NSX-Files]

I want to replace my oem fuel filter (the one located behind the passenger seat on the firewall in the engine compartment). I've got the Honda part number and it's about $30 IIRC. Is this a dealer only purchase or will the NAPAs, Autozones and DAPs of the world have it? If they do is it ok to use an aftermarket brand rather than Father Honda's? Will an aftermarket kit have all the required bolts and crush washers? Do dealers typically stock the filter kit for the NSX? (I'm not totally lazy, it's just after hours so I can't call to ask the dealer).

Also I intend to replace my oem fuel pump with a Walbro. How long a job is this? Is it messy in terms of fuel leakage or smell in the cockpit? Should I do both pump and filter at the same time or does it make no difference either way? TIA.
David

 

[Racerxjling]

I want to replace my oem fuel filter (the one located behind the passenger seat on the firewall in the engine compartment). I've got the Honda part number and it's about $30 IIRC. Is this a dealer only purchase or will the NAPAs, Autozones and DAPs of the world have it? If they do is it ok to use an aftermarket brand rather than Father Honda's? Will an aftermarket kit have all the required bolts and crush washers? Do dealers typically stock the filter kit for the NSX? (I'm not totally lazy, it's just after hours so I can't call to ask the dealer).

Also I intend to replace my oem fuel pump with a Walbro. How long a job is this? Is it messy in terms of fuel leakage or smell in the cockpit? Should I do both pump and filter at the same time or does it make no difference either way? TIA.
David

For $30 I would stick w/ the oem filter so you don't have any issues. Last thing you want is fuel leaking or aftermarket filter missing mounting bracket. Not worth the headache. I would replace both the filter and the fuel pump at the same time so you have drained all the old fuel out and start fresh with a new filter and clean tank. Do a search on the pump...there are some tricks to it. Are you doing it on a lift?

Jeff

 

[nsxotic911]

Stok fuel filter, or maybe Canton - I may go to the Canton next. BTW:If you've never done a fuel filter change, I would strongly recommend you NOT do it. If you don't depressurize the system and do a filter change properly, you can set the car on fire, get fuel in your eyes (happen to my buddy), set yourself on fire etc...

I paid $100.00 or so and had my mechanic do it. Well worth the cost. This is nota DIY unless you really know what you're doing.

 

[goldNSX]

I'm with Jeff here. But does your fuel pump really needs replacement? If the old one is still good you won't gain anything with a Walbro. IF (and only if) you have to change it I'd do the filter at the same time but only if it really needs replacement.

 

[nsxotic911]

I'm with Jeff here. But does your fuel pump really needs replacement? If the old one is still good you won't gain anything with a Walbro. IF (and only if) you have to change it I'd do the filter at the same time but only if it really needs replacement.

The Walboro is so loud it'll wake up the neighbors (well,not quite..but almost). It's kindof cool at first, but then gets really annoying. It will help you diagnose if your fuel pump is ever out though

IOTW, as gold & jeff says, stick with the stock, unless you go fi.

 

[goldNSX]

stick with the stock, unless you go fi.

+1. The fuel pump can diagnosed quite easily. Do a search on this.

Regarding concerns about changing it yourself it's not that critical. The manual describes the procedure quite well. For safety reasons I only do it on a cold engine, use a shop towel to catch the fuel and to revent it from your skin/eyes and do wear safety glasses during the job. Last but not least: it's still better if fire up your car yourself than let anyone other do it.

 

[OLDMNSX]

I would stick with the OEM filter. I replaced a filter on a Prelude with a NAPA filter once and it leaked at the crimp seal, so got to do the job twice. This is where a leak causes your car to catch on fire, not a good thing.

It isn't a tough job if you have the tools to get the fittings apart. Don't over tighten them when you put it back to gether. The manual gives torque specs. It's good to follow these.

Brad