Heated fuel filter vacuum switch.

[jeffo]

My Gen 3 Surf has a fuelfilter head with a vacuum switch and heater element in it. I had been wondering what the wires were going to the hump on the top next to the priming button. Power was getting to it but I couldn't be sure it was working so removed it. I borrowed a Max Ellery manual and there it is on page 186. I sucked hard on a pipe to the switch and could hear the click of a micro switch but there was still no continuity so I presume the heater element has burned out in the past and is now knackered. Have put it back together and now have to look for a new one. Haven't been to Toyota yet but I wonder if these things are fitted to other Toyotas, the Corolla diesel for instance? Any info or advice appreciated.

[TonyN]

I'd be looking on Landcruiser Colorados, same engine and chassis, car ones are probably smaller.

You could fit a 3.0 2nd Gen one to, but would have to alter the mount.

[jeffo]

Thanks again Tony. Having removed this switch I'm hoping I can just buy the switch not the whole assembly. Will post how it goes. For something as useful as the element there are very few references to it.