Air Filter

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Originally Posted by Deanslost

Thanks for the thoughts guys. Wasn't planning on skimping on the filter I just find the price hard to swallow when a similar size Toyota filter was $14 if my local guys can't help I will probably just order from paddock. I'll get a quote to get a few things and get multiples to try to make the freight worthwhile.

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The paddocks item lists no brand and so is of unknown quality - I would not use it. That is what I meant by skimping on the air filter.
RTC3479 | Air Cleaner Element - 3.5 V8 Carb

If you want your engine to last, it is best only to use:
Donaldson (should be P777179)
Fleetgard (available from truckline etc, often the cheapest - should be AF1945)
MANN FILTER (seems they don't make an equivalent)

Have you been able to buy the Donaldson ? Auto pro said they had called their supplier and it wasn't available. I don't know whether their supplier was Donaldson or not.

I've just emailed Donaldson so we will se how we go

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Originally Posted by Deanslost

I've just emailed Donaldson so we will se how we go

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Did you contact your local truckline about the fleetgard filter?

No but actually I believe industrial replacements down the road from work may be a distributor will have to Check with them

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Originally Posted by Deanslost

No but actually I believe industrial replacements down the road from work may be a distributor will have to Check with them

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Yes it looks like Botany/Sydney and Wagga are the 2 closest... Unless you have a local dealer.

Most of the truckies (especially those who use Cummins engines) use Fleetgard/Cummins filters so will know where to buy them closer to home.

I ordered 2 filters today from Industrial replacements in Batemans Bay. I had never thought of asking them as they generally only deal in truck and trailer spares but I told Big John the part number and he new exactly what I was talking about.
I ordered one to go straight in and one to carry as a spare.
They had fleet Guard at about $63 each delivered, they seem to be in the ball park price wise.
Still seems to expensive for an Air filter...
But still cheaper then an engine rebuild and as a weekend rig they should last a long time.

Thanks for the input
Dean

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Originally Posted by Deanslost

I ordered 2 filters today from Industrial replacements in Batemans Bay. I had never thought of asking them as they generally only deal in truck and trailer spares but I told Big John the part number and he new exactly what I was talking about.
I ordered one to go straight in and one to carry as a spare.
They had fleet Guard at about $63 each delivered, they seem to be in the ball park price wise.
Still seems to expensive for an Air filter...
But still cheaper then an engine rebuild and as a weekend rig they should last a long time.

Thanks for the input
Dean

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It you fit a restriction gauge you might find you only need to change it a 30-40000km or so. Changing air filters too frequently is bad for your engine.