Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Focus Pollen Filter

  • 25-09-2013 3:56pm
    #1
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭


    Basically I want to change the pollen filter in my car the window seems to constantly fog up (I don't know if that has anything to do with the filter) but even if it doesn't theres over 120k km on it so its probably due now (not sure of the exact interval).

    Only problem is im not sure which brand to get Micksgarage has Bosch at approx 14 euro and mann / wix for around 11 euro. Is Bosch worth the extra money.

    Finally there is a second option on their site a activated carbon filter for 21/14 euro whats the benefits to buying any of these more expensive ones.

    link below
    http://www.micksgarage.com/service-parts/pollen-filters/ford/focus/focus-ii/2004-onwards/1.6-tdci/18934/

    Thanks for your advice.


Comments

  • #2
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Used Mann on mine its behind the glovebox it goes


  • #3
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    Supergurrier wrote: »
    Used Mann on mine its behind the glovebox it goes

    I Was thinking that one all right. probably not worth paying anymore for it considering its only a cabin filter. god knows what the one thats in it is like no doubt original.


  • #4
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    Mann is perfect for them, I wouldn't bother with the activated charcoal type personally. It was probably never changed in your van. Most garages don't bother doing them because they are quite awkward to access.


  • #5
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    George Dalton wrote: »
    Mann is perfect for them, I wouldn't bother with the activated charcoal type personally. It was probably never changed in your van. Most garages don't bother doing them because they are quite awkward to access.

    Thanks ill go with the Mann. Heard they were abit awkward to change alright. You have to remove the glove box and bracket for the fuses from what I read. I can imagine it will be tight enough space wise.


  • #6
    mondeoman2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭mondeoman2


    Bpmull wrote: »
    Thanks ill go with the Mann. Heard they were abit awkward to change alright. You have to remove the glove box and bracket for the fuses from what I read. I can imagine it will be tight enough space wise.

    If its a mk2 focus there are 2x 13mm nuts holding the fuseboard bracket then a few 7mm bolts for the plastic cover.
    I Changed one at the weekend it a right pain to get the new filter back into the slot,you will have to move the fuseboard as far left as possible to get access to the filter slot:)


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    mondeoman2 wrote: »
    If its a mk2 focus there are 2x 13mm nuts holding the fuseboard bracket then a few 7mm bolts for the plastic cover.
    I Changed one at the weekend it a right pain to get the new filter back into the slot,you will have to move the fuseboard as far left as possible to get access to the filter slot:)

    Thanks its a mk2 alright. Have it ordered anyway so hopefully ill get it by the weekend and ill do it then.


  • #8
    dripple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭dripple


    If you unscrew the bracket holding the front of the glove box you can drop the fuse box on to the floor which makes replacing much easier


  • #9
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    dripple wrote: »
    If you unscrew the bracket holding the front of the glove box you can drop the fuse box on to the floor which makes replacing much easier

    I done that. I replaced it this morning. Was a bit tight to get at but as you said much easier when you remove that stuff thanks for the advice :)


  • #10
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,620 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    I had a quick look at replacing mine last year and after looking up the procedure decided to just rip the fcuking thing out and not bother with it anymore. Never looked back since...


  • #11
    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lenny


    dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »
    I had a quick look at replacing mine last year and after looking up the procedure decided to just rip the fcuking thing out and not bother with it anymore. Never looked back since...
    Bit stupid, it's there for a reason.. A nice leaf could get through
    And get caught up somewhere and causing a blockage


  • Advertisement
  • #12
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »
    I had a quick look at replacing mine last year and after looking up the procedure decided to just rip the fcuking thing out and not bother with it anymore. Never looked back since...

    It was fidely to do and there is very little space even removing glovebox etc. but it still turned out easier to do than I thought it would be. It took me about 15 mins and next time it would take less.

    The filter in my one was original and there was a lot of dust and sh!t in it 120k km on the focus. The only thing is its not something you would have to change ever year. But if removing it works for you that's good. I won't have to worry about my one for another while. I did certainly notice a difference to air seems a lot fresher and the window wasn't fogging up at all today evening heavy rain.


Advertisement