I've used a couple of the lower ones without any issues but yes they did have metal caps not plastic.
That looks like a nice meaty solid filter! This post has at the very least prompted me to get a spare!
I haven't got round to making up a tool kit/repairs box yet as we haven't driven her further than the MoT station. Tight year financially but we may squeeze in a cheap camp next month if we are lucky!
The initial specialist it was trailered to after purchase , fitted a Ford Ka filter. It's big, metal and heavy and it works.
After reading this I have now order a couple of these.... http://unipartautostore.com/fiat-brava-unipart-fuel-filter-in-line.html Think all I need to do now is replace the tank and my fuel system is fully renewed from fuel neck to voltage stabiliser! Thanks for posting @mcswiggs I had the same filter and a spare of te type that went wrong on you... so thank you. Hope the holiday carries on being mighty... all the best
Wow, you found a meaty one there - I now have fuel filter envy! I can't tell you how blissful this but of France is right now, not least because I have a cold beer waiting.
Finally found a way to to up load the offending item!! See how the plastic cap on the end of the paper filter has sealed itself to the outer case... Nearly impossible to blow through it.
Brilliant...have a good one and enjoy that beer... You've more than earned it!! As for filter...after my woes with fuel and reading yours I decided weight and size does matter :-D
