S1 fuel filter setup

[AlfaSpider]

I’m just putting the fuel system back together on my S1, this filter was installed after the fuel pump which I was planing or replacing with a generic filter. Or does it have to be this unit for the system to work? There is also a filter on the return line to the tank.
Thanks for any advice.

[AlfaSpider]

Thanks that’s very interesting reading I won’t be removing the accumulator. I may have got it wrong but I’m sure the filter was on the return. Either way I’ll make sure it’s capable of taking the fuel pressure.

[AlfaSpider]

All the fuel system is off the car at the moment but looking at the photos I have I think it is inline with the fuel feed and not the return.

[AlfaSpider]

The fuel tank and internal filter are thankfully in good condition, I was considering fitting one of these before the pump.

https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/15mm-washab...

I was planning on fitting one and checking the flow rate before and after just to make sure it’s ok. The sytec filter looks good but unfortunately out of my budget!

[AlfaSpider]

I sold the car quite a few years ago now but from what I can remember I checked the inside of the tank and filter which were fine so I decided not to fit an inline filter.
I have just changed the in tank fuel filter on my Griffith which I’m sure is the same part as the S series, it had failed and seized the pump. But providing this filter is ok I’m not sure an additional one is necessary.