Thread: FUEL FILTER GUARDS AFTERMARKET????

Originally Posted by bluelightdisco

G'day
was wondering if any one knows if there is an aftermarket fuel filter guard for the disco 2 especially the early D2's like mine which have the water sensor hanging out the bottom of the filter, i am always wondering when i stray gibber rock is gonna take the whole thing out so any feedback is appreciated thank you.

I've seen a few home made ones on here, do a search
Best one I think was the plastic water pipe.
And as a side issue I always carry a bolt(with a rubber and flat washer) as a back up incase it does break.

Thanks to LandyAndy I copied this for you from another thread.
"Hey Easo
Its a M10 thread,just checked a spare filter in the shed.And the good news is it comes with a drain to replace the factory version.
Its a genuine Mahle filter from Karcraft."

Stubby Holder and cable ties!!!

Cheers

Hey, I like the stubby holder version...that way you are never short of a stubby holder!

Look at this link for other versions.

Dirt Roads and TD5 fuel filter.


Cheers
Bob

Well after reading this topic a looooong time ago, it has always "played" on my mind, I must admit I thought it would be unlikely to happen, but why take the risk.........? so I added this to min today.

Made from 2mm steel and painted black.

The backplate after a "little" modifcation goes behind the filter and bolts directly to the original mounting points between the filter housing and the chassis welded bracket, it also has 2 clips to hold the sensor loom.



Then the front plate has 3 locating pegs which sit in holes in the backplate to simply "Line it" up and hold it in position, then you simply do up the single zeus fastner by hand to fix it in place. Can be removed and fitted in seconds and also provides some protection to the pipes on the housing as well.



pretty good hey and I never even had to make it!!!......just a few "mods" to fit it.

This looks like one of the best solutions to this 'problem'. Definitely looks sturdy enough to last.
Did you make this yourself, have it made by a fabricator or are these being manufactured by someone for this purpose?

Originally Posted by Urban Panzer

Well after reading this topic a looooong time ago, it has always "played" on my mind, I must admit I thought it would be unlikely to happen, but why take the risk.........? so I added this to min today.

Made from 2mm steel and painted black.

The backplate after a "little" modifcation goes behind the filter and bolts directly to the original mounting points between the filter housing and the chassis welded bracket, it also has 2 clips to hold the sensor loom.



Then the front plate has 3 locating pegs which sit in holes in the backplate to simply "Line it" up and hold it in position, then you simply do up the single zeus fastner by hand to fix it in place. Can be removed and fitted in seconds and also provides some protection to the pipes on the housing as well.



pretty good hey and I never even had to make it!!!......just a few "mods" to fit it.

Looks much like a copy of an early TD5 Defender guard.

Erich

Was gonna say....just flog one of a defender.