Ebay filters

So i want to replace my fuel filter as it is way over due to be replaced and i think it might be the cause of my starting issues..
but at over $150 for a filter is rather out of my reach ATM ( thanks to Child support hike and a new job that pays less.. lol )
so i had a look on Ebay and seen one for $50,,
so my question is... is it safe to use a cheaper filter until i can get a genuine one?

i am hoping that it just a blocked fuel filter that is causing my starting issues, if it isnt, there might be a cheap GU for sale...lol

oh here is the link for the one i am looking at

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wesfil-Fu...QAAOSwll1W1Rek

That seems bloody dear!!!

Give our Filter Vendor a go mate, he ships nationally. Give him a call as he can be a bit slow here

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...-a-1-Stop-Shop!

Hey Malgreen,

sent you a PM mate

i can do that exact filter a lot cheaper :)

we are also based in perth

could get it to you quite easily

thanks Stef

Grab a CAV style filter - like used on most tractors, with the glass bowl and $7 element - available everywhere.
They are a 2-5 micron filter, where the genuine ones are usually 7-10 micron.
If you fit the CAV filter in line before the genuine one, the genuine is like a backup that never gets dirty.

Dunno how they justify the price on OEM fuel filters.

Oh - and use a Z9 oil filter.

so once i get a new filter, anything special i need to know or any tricks?

G'day Mal
depends on your wagon.....GQ is dead easy. GU; not quite totally sucks but is definitely a retrograde step in design and placement.
What you got?
Col