Not sure what to do next: fuel filter noise issues (Wix, Mopar)
Hi,
Last week I had a shop install a Napa Gold (Wix) filter... right away it was making the loud whistle, I couldn't drive it at all. Today I had them install the Mopar one. The whistle is still there.
How do I get rid of the noise?
The Mopar filter they installed is 68193494AA. I see that wjjeeps.com shows it should be 52100283AG. I also see that 68193495AA is another option.
Now is the whistle coming from the filter/regulator or the tank? I replaced mine with a mopar, a few weeks later i got the whining noise, tuned out the fuel pump had started making the noise. replaced, silent
I installed my Wix fuel filter in my WJ a few years back and no whistle. I did prime it with gas though, so there was little to no air being pushed through the fuel system. Could trapped air be causing the whining sound?
I can't recall where, but I do remember reading a post on one of the jeep forums that mentioned using a lubricant/vacuum grease around the fittings to stop the air from "whistling" through the connectors.
Yes, but not after they fix this one. I can't drive this thing without covering my ears, let alone have the kids in it.
Their response to this issue now is "well it's the factory OEM part". They never heard of a whistling fuel filter before.
Also, they bent my rear diff plate a while ago which caused repeat leaks, when they put a new one on the other day they stripped a bolt hole and had to re-thread it or something (re-sleeve?).
Last week I had a shop install a Napa Gold (Wix) filter... right away it was making the loud whistle, I couldn't drive it at all. Today I had them install the Mopar one. The whistle is still there.
How do I get rid of the noise?
The Mopar filter they installed is 68193494AA. I see that wjjeeps.com shows it should be 52100283AG. I also see that 68193495AA is another option.
2002 Grand Cherokee limited 4.7
My fuel filter change resulted in a similar very annoying whistle. I ordered a Mopar fuel filter/ pressure regulator part number 68193495AA (alternate number 52100283AG) from Rock Auto. After installing, the Jeep ran fine but the whistle was there. I sent the part back and got a replacement. Same brand Mopar. Same part number. Installed it and no whistle.
Guess it was my turn to get a faulty Mopar part this time.
102,000 MILES LATER STILL RUNNING GREAT!
2002 Grand Cherokee limited 4.7
My fuel filter change resulted in a similar very annoying whistle. I ordered a Mopar fuel filter/ pressure regulator part number 68193495AA (alternate number 52100283AG) from Rock Auto. After installing, the Jeep ran fine but the whistle was there. I sent the part back and got a replacement. Same brand Mopar. Same part number. Installed it and no whistle.
Guess it was my turn to get a faulty Mopar part this time.
102,000 MILES LATER STILL RUNNING GREAT!
brought it back to the shop, they remove it, applied di-electric grease to the O-rings. Made no difference.
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