Fuel filter / water separator

[totallydave]

Hi, my new purchase (2005 Zodiac Pro Open 550) has a Racor 320R-RAC-02 water separator fitted. It looks pretty old and has surface rust.

Do these have a life expectancy? Should some surface rust concern me. I have attached a photo.

Just looking for some advice, on whether I should replace any part or the whole thing?

Thanks...

[Pikey Dave]

That's just the filter element rusting, they should be changed annually. Costs around 15 quid. You re-use the top & bottom bits

[mick]

I have just got some from here

http://www.asap-supplies.com/marine/...s-and-elements

[totallydave]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

That's just the filter element rusting, they should be changed annually. Costs around 15 quid. You re-use the top & bottom bits

Great, thanks. I guess I just need to find a supplier with the element that fits this model. I suspect it has probably not been replaced for several years.