Donaldson P551615 Bracket using existing Fuel Filter mounting bolts

[Hill]

Geoff

I think this fabrication needs it own thread.

Much too sophisticated to be associated with my simple design

Looks good in black

Hill

[vladguan]

Gave up on using aluminium. Too hard to bend without cracking the finish. Went to Centurion Steel this morning and grabbed a 65mmx7mmx300mm steel for free. Reckon it is over-engineered for the purpose?! Going to take it to an exhaust shop to see if they can bend it for me.

[Rovingman]

Gave up on using aluminium. Too hard to bend without cracking the finish. Went to Centurion Steel this morning and grabbed a 65mmx7mmx300mm steel for free. Reckon it is over-engineered for the purpose?! Going to take it to an exhaust shop to see if they can bend it for me.

7mm wow that's hard to bend!!
Pics when your done Vlad.

[GHendo]

7mm wow that's hard to bend!!

Steel like that is not hard to bend if you have a couple of tools. To bend thick pieces of steel you can cut it half way through with a thin angle grinding wheel, bend it then weld it where you cut it. A clean up with a flappy disk and you have a nice clean professional-looking bend. If you haven’t got a welder however, you’re screwed.

Cheers

Geoff

[Rovingman]

Im screwed!! No welder or grinder. Happy with my fabrication. See if it lasts.

[vladguan]

Hill, how far along from the left did you start the bend? Also, the 76mm to the second hole, was that from centre to centre or from right edge to centre?

Cheers,
Vlad

[vladguan]

Found a place on Canvan Rd that will bend it for $15. Will drop by tomorrow morning to get it done.

[stevemc181]

I thought about using slowcoach's idea using two bolts and a riser plate but noticed mine, like Hill's have two hex screws screwed into the firewall instead of two protruding bolts. Anyone know if I can simply unscrew these and then screw them back on with the riser plate?
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Hanks,
Vlad

I did exactly that with mine, just drilled a new hole in the existing bracket that came with the Donaldson filter kit and attached it using the bolts you have pictured. been there for 40 or 50,000 km's now without issue.

[vladguan]

LOL, why didn't you come along sooner? Did you use the original two bolts or new ones and did you use washers behind the bracket?

Finally a question for all who has done the job, did lots of diesel come out when you remove the existing hoses? I plan to get a new hose that goes from the outlet of the Donaldson to the engine and cut the existing hose that goes from the original filter to the engine shorter to go to the inlet of the Donaldson.

[stevemc181]

LOL, why didn't you come along sooner? Did you use the original two bolts or new ones and did you use washers behind the bracket?

Finally a question for all who has done the job, did lots of diesel come out when you remove the existing hoses? I plan to get a new hose that goes from the outlet of the Donaldson to the engine and cut the existing hose that goes from the original filter to the engine shorter to go to the inlet of the Donaldson.

I can't remember as it was a while ago that I did this, but don't think there was a great volume of diesel that came out, it's not under pressure and the spillage should be minimal. I think I just used the two existing bolts, no need for washers behind it, but you will need a couple of spring washers under the bolt heads to stop them vibrating loose. A dab of Loctite will help also. I just tucked the bracket in under the insulation as pictured.

[Rovingman]

Great job Steve, looks neat. I went through all that torture.
I looked at yours ages ago and just figured it was a bracket, now i know the situation with the Donaldson head unit i feel so dumb!!

X2 on the spring washers.

[vladguan]

I can't remember as it was a while ago that I did this, but don't think there was a great volume of diesel that came out, it's not under pressure and the spillage should be minimal. I think I just used the two existing bolts, no need for washers behind it, but you will need a couple of spring washers under the bolt heads to stop them vibrating loose. A dab of Loctite will help also. I just tucked the bracket in under the insulation as pictured.

Cheers Steve.

[GHendo]

Installation looks very neat Steve. I moved mine to the right on a bracket because of the air conditioning pipes that are just there. Thought I’d leave the pipes tap points accessible in case I ever have a problem with the air con.

Cheers

Geoff

[erad]

I did exactly that with mine, just drilled a new hole in the existing bracket that came with the Donaldson filter kit and attached it using the bolts you have pictured. been there for 40 or 50,000 km's now without issue.

Stevenik:
Do you have any problems with the output hose from the Donaldson filter? It seems to be a bit kinked at the OEM filter inlet. That is why I made mine go a lot higher, and now the hose rubs a bit on the underside of the bonnet. I would like to tilt the OEm pipe to minimise the kinking, but am not brave enough to try changing it as yet.

[vladguan]

I reckon if you angle the outlet of the Donaldson upwards and then secure the middle of the hose against the firewall (like with a cable tie on the metal bracket), it will create a nice curve without kinks.