2006 Jetta TDI BRM fuel filter ????

[Ramp Rat]

On the 2006 Jetta TDI BRM fuel filter there are 2 types. One is known as the “early” and the other as the “late” model. What is the difference between the two other than the shape of the filter element? Why did VW change fuel filter design in mid-year? Was there a problem with the “early” model or was it a cost issue?
Thanks,

 

[spfrancis]

I don't know the technical details of the filter, but when my early model canister just fell apart, during an filter change.

Fuel filter Canister

Hey there, I was doing my fuel filter tonight, and as I tried to pull out the fuel filter, the whole inner part of the canister assembly came up with the fuel filter. This is a 2006 Jetta TDI. I'm wondering if anyone has had this happen before. I 'm wondering if that whole canister is the...

forums.tdiclub.com

I was forced to move to the new canister, as I couldn't find the old one anymore.

 

[mikeb95]

IIRC...the main difference was a 2 hole or a 1 hole filter. 05 had 2 where the 06 had one. Cascade has a better description... https://www.cascadegerman.com/product/1k0127434b/

 

[Psilovybin]

This was the filter I got for my BRM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C9ULFS

IIRC, there are 2, one is a pass thru (open on both ends) and one that is blocked on one side (not a pass thru). The one for my 1K BRM is the link mentioned above. It also has the 3 holed gasket that goes at the top. The old filter just slipped off the center core (very tight might I add) and I just slipped the new one on and put the lid back on and checked for leaks. less than a 10 min job. Hope this helps

 

[Ramp Rat]

Thank you everyone for the information. spfrancis just gave me something else to keep an eye on. If my old canister (early model) gives up I will need to update to the later model.

 

[oilhammer]

Then they switched BACK later on, LOL.

 

[dtrvler]

http://imgur.com/ySP5BgZ

This should help you.
Three different housings.
Two different filters.
From:

Fuel filter replacement location and change for 2005 2006 Jetta TDI

DIY fuel filter change on 2005-2006 Jetta TDI shows part and replacement procedure

www.myturbodiesel.com

 

[Ramp Rat]

http://imgur.com/ySP5BgZ

This should help you.
Three different housings.
Two different filters.
From:

Fuel filter replacement location and change for 2005 2006 Jetta TDI

DIY fuel filter change on 2005-2006 Jetta TDI shows part and replacement procedure

www.myturbodiesel.com

Great, Thank you, I'll keep that information. BTW, what were they smokin' when they came up with these changes?

 

[dtrvler]

German engineering....no tellin'