Fuel System - Part 4

To finish the back of the fuel system off I need a few parts. Because I didn't use the Focus in tank pump, I have to add an external fuel pressure regulator, and obviously I also need a high pressure filter. The filter is an OEM part from Nissan used in the Sylvia and Pathfinder, and purchased more so because it fit inside this cool-> alloy bracket. It is mounted on the bulkhead behind the passengers seat. I have also purchased a SARD fuel pressure regulator. Because the Duratec uses a returnless fuel rail, I need to regulate pressure after the pump, then return excess fuel directly to the tank. This means the SARD regulator needs three barbed connectors (pump, rail, return). I have grabbed some Permatex thread sealant to ensure I have no leakages as well. The first two connectors went in easily and are now sealed.

The third connector goes in where there is a grub screw to seal off the third point. Only problem is the connector and the grub screw are 0.5mm different in diameter meaning the connector does not fit. So it has been returned to where I got it for a decision on how we move forward. So connecting up everything I do have, it looks like this. I have added protection to the fuel lines to prevent abrasion where they run close to chassis members. The fuel regulator will go left of the filter, and it has lines from the 

filter, to the rail (which is low down to
left of the diff, and a return to the tank (the top connector on the in-tank fuel pump with the yellow cap). You can also see the line from the middle of the pump to the charcoal canister, and in the last photo, the line from the canister that goes down and picks up the line to the front of the car which is to the EVAP valve. So to finish the fuel system I need the fuel regulator fitted, plumbing for this and a connector for the fuel pump wiring.