Extra Filtration road hazard strikes
Hello rrolsbe,
Thanks for the questions and constructive comments!!
Good thought, yes the Panzer plate would now be 3/16" lower than original on the Drivers side.
The lowest part of the filter units are positioned 1-1/2" higher than bottom of the factory plastic wheel well lower air scoop. - higher than the drivers side lower inter cooler hose.
With the inner fender removed in the pictures, yes they look quite ready for strikes, but they are well back from the covers and protected nicely from strikes when all the covers are replaced.
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I have devised a simple catch containment system to direct any leaks away from the tire. The other option is to install the 45 series filter elements rather than the 60 series elements (screw on). They are 1-1/2" shorter, but would require more frequent replacement intervals. - 8000 miles.
Good comments and much appreciated!!
As for priming:
This was very simple by manually energizing both lift (tank) and boost (aux.) pumps for 1 minute, 3 times, with a rest period in between. All three newly installed filters have bleed screws, to remove air bubbles while priming. Our pumps provide major Flow!!! No issues and instant start.
All the best!!
Thanks,
Hello rrolsbe,
Thanks for the questions and constructive comments!!
.Originally posted by rrolsbe:
After viewing your pictures, I have a comment and a question. Looks like the unit mounted to the uni-body frame under the fender skirt mounts to the same place as the mounts do for at least some of the aftermarket skid plates (like my DieselGeeks Panzer plate). Looking at the picture, it looks like the driver side front skid plate mount should bolt on under your filter mount assembly. This would drop the driver side of the skid plate the thickness of your mount (looks like 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch?). I wouldn't think that drop would be problematic but if it where maybe Jim at DieselGeeks would provide a slightly shorter drivers side mount as an option? Now to my question, how well do you think your modification (mounted to the uni-body frame is protected from potential strikes from road hazards etc.. ? I realize this post is premature but if your design proves to be fruitful these issues will apply.
Regards, Ron
PS... I assume you primed the fuel system using the VAG computer interface after installing your fuel system modifications. Did you have any problems priming the fuel system?
Good thought, yes the Panzer plate would now be 3/16" lower than original on the Drivers side.
The lowest part of the filter units are positioned 1-1/2" higher than bottom of the factory plastic wheel well lower air scoop. - higher than the drivers side lower inter cooler hose.
With the inner fender removed in the pictures, yes they look quite ready for strikes, but they are well back from the covers and protected nicely from strikes when all the covers are replaced.
.
.
I have devised a simple catch containment system to direct any leaks away from the tire. The other option is to install the 45 series filter elements rather than the 60 series elements (screw on). They are 1-1/2" shorter, but would require more frequent replacement intervals. - 8000 miles.
Good comments and much appreciated!!
As for priming:
This was very simple by manually energizing both lift (tank) and boost (aux.) pumps for 1 minute, 3 times, with a rest period in between. All three newly installed filters have bleed screws, to remove air bubbles while priming. Our pumps provide major Flow!!! No issues and instant start.
All the best!!
Thanks,