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2003 Ford Focus Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel filter, Fuel rail, Engine.
Mileage: 105,000 miles.

Asked on September 21, 2011

What is this fuel system part called?

Recently I removed a part from my friend's car and put a fuel filter in its place. I have come to find out that it was not the fuel filter and cannot find any information on what it is so I can replace it. It was a small saucer shaped cylinder that connected to the fuel line just before the fuel rail. It was located in the top of the engine bay by the firewall, connected to the fuel rail by a 6 inch hose. I originally thought that it was the fuel pressure regulator, but now am not sure. It had no vacuum lines or electrical/signal wires attached. It only had an inlet and outlet for the fuel. Do you have any idea what this part is?
Avatar Asked by ChasBennett

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Replied on September 21, 2011

Are you sure that it was actually fuel? They don't generally use clamps on fuel injection line.

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Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on September 21, 2011

Actually I managed to find it on Fordparts.com. Its called a fuel feed pipe and the part I was talking about is a dampener. Apparently it is all one unit and very expensive. This mistake will cost me, but it is what it is. Do I need to use any special sealants or anything when I connect this "fuel feed pipe"?

Tiny Response from ChasBennett
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Replied on September 21, 2011

Here is an illustration. It is part # 9J280

Tiny Response from ChasBennett
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Replied on September 21, 2011

Glad you found it.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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