Black Market Performance - Water Separator/Fuel Filter System
I purchased their water separator and fuel filter system for my 2018 RAM 3500 with 15k miles on her (she’s worn out).
I figured I’d start with the water separator in the rear. Everything went well until I started the truck up and saw fuel dripping on the floor.
I crawled back under and found the 90deg. Fitting leaking.
I gave up after a couple of diesel fuel showers and a massive mess on my shop floor.
I pulled the aftermarket system back off and started investigating.
Both fuel fittings on the BMP system are .012 smaller in diameter than the stock filter.
I reinstalled the stock water separator and have zero leaks.
I contacted BMP the following Monday.
The response I got is all the fittings are smaller and that I need to get new O-Rings for my quick disconnect fittings.
Here is an idea for them: How about selling the correct size fittings or supplying new O-rings with their system.
They have seen this before, and I’m sure nobody is changing these filters out on brand new (new O-rings) trucks.
There is now a brand new BMP fuel filter replacement system in my trash can!
Re: Black Market Performance - Water Separator/Fuel Filter System
Sorry to hear about your issues - Hopefully, you get this figured out & leak-free & reliable.
I installed the Diesel Fuel Filter Kit ---> https://dieselfuelfilterkits.com/13_...ilter_kit.html - On my 2017 @ the 15K mile mark.
Due to the Aluminum Base & Aluminum CAT filter housing having issues with Galling, I switched to the Donaldson DBF5814 (Spin-On) Filter = No Galling problems now.
Install was decently straightforward & easy - with no issues - The fit & Quality of parts were the same as OEM. (Never one leak or reliability issue so far)
Best of luck with your situation & Keep Us Up to Date!
Quality Parts / Kits these days are getting to be a thing of the past! (I was Lucky with my selection)
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