Fuel Filter Replacement

[opilot87]

Hi guys,

Just replaced my fuel filter as my car has clicked over 200k. Bought the replacement filter kit from Honda and swapped it over, and appears to be successful. But....

When I was removing the old filter I heard something drop and saw a tiny ball bearing roll into the boot. I managed to find it, but I have no idea where it came from. I couldn't see anywhere it might go, and wouldn't have thought there would be a ball bearing in there, but I swear it dropped from somewhere when I was lifting the old filter assembly out. Has anyone replaced the fuel filter before and noticed any ball bearing?

It would help put my mind at rest haha.

Cheers,
Oli

[UR34DY]

i replaced mine awhile ago and didnt notice nor did i pay attention to the ball, but im guessing that the ball is the level for the fuel to display inside your car? maybe.....

[opilot87]

I thought it might be the case too, but its a very small ball and fuel level seems to be measured by a floating plastic ball kind of like a toilet system, and still appears to be working OK. Might just have been a random object that was sitting on there somewhere.

Oli

[aaronng]

I didn't find a ball bearing when I changed the fuel filter on my euro, so I also think it was just something that was sitting in the boot or rear seat.

[opilot87]

OK cheers, I'll just relax unless something seems to not be working right. BTW does the pump run continuously while the ignition is on? I tried it and could barely hear the pump but could see the fuel moving on the top of the filter, and seemed to always be running. I thought it would just pump from time to time as fuel is needed although now I think of it it makes sense it would run all the time haha.

Ollie