Coolant filter

[TheTree]

Hi

Looking at upgrades to my cooling system, I came across a couple of threads on aulro, about coolant filters.

There seem to be two options, the TEFBA inline filter

TEFBA :: Engine cooling system Radiator filters :: Easy to CLEAN (http://www.franktonitto.com/tefba.php)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/19678-product-review-tefba-radiator-filter-3.html

or the fleetmaster bypass filter

Fleetguard 257715 S Coolant Filter Head Assembly at DieselManor (http://www.dieselmanor.com/fleetguard/257715S.asp)

Amazon.com: Fleetguard Water Head 204163S: Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/Cummins-Filtration-Fleetguard-Water-204163S/dp/B001J4I1KW)

I was wondering if anybody had fitted one of these and if so are they worth the effort?

Regards
Steve

[Keithy P38]

I do apologise in advance for not reading the links you posted, but I can speak from experience that the 'sock' type filter is very effective.

I used one in my Torana for many years and cleaned the sock every 6months or so - constantly removing crud! It prevents the radiator from receiving any of it (so no blockages).

Cheers
Keithy

[TheTree]

Hi

Thanks Keith, the tefba filter seems to have the advantage of considerably simplifying the bleed procedure on these beasts

Regards
Steve

[woko]

I put a Tefba filter on a courier I had. wouldn't bother with them again. The screen in them is very coarse and would only stop gravel.
I would fit the fleetguard filter in the heater circuit, you would get much better filtration than the Tefba.

[Hoges]

With an aluminium engine and head, demineralised water and proper coolant, I've never had a problem. Brass fittings will cause fallout with the OAT coolant, hence the plastic radiator tanks rather then brass...
Like Keithy I also had a Torana ;)...different story.. at one stage I was using surplus panty hose :eek::angel::wasntme: to catch golf ball size bits and pieces ...well maybe not quite golf ball size;)

[isuzurover]

If you are fitting one go for the fleetgard. It is actually a proper filter rather than a metal screen.

You can even get filters with slow release coolant granules to extend coolant replacement intervals.

e.g.
http://www.hbind.com/images/baldwin-coolant-cutaway.jpg

[PaulP38a]

The tefba filter I used on my 1999 Thor motor was prone to weeping coolant and never sat quite right on the top hose as the bonnet blanket would foul on the lid.
It never did seem to pick up much gunk either, but I put that down to regular coolant maintenance :)

[TheTree]

The tefba filter I used on my 1999 Thor motor was prone to weeping coolant and never sat quite right on the top hose as the bonnet blanket would foul on the lid.
It never did seem to pick up much gunk either, but I put that down to regular coolant maintenance :)

Hi Paul,

I was concerned about the position of the tefba on a P38.

Also, when discussing it with my mechanic, we both agreed that since my coolant has been drained and flushed so many times over the last few months that it is unlikely to have much crap in it :p

All in all not worth the time and effort required I have decided

Steve