Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
Hi Sam,
Like you, I expected this matter to have been addressed previously on the forum. However, a search has yielded no results.
As heaps of people have looked at your thread & not replied, I thought that I should try to find out for you (& me).
The fuel filter on the TDV6 is located behind the fuel cooler at the rear of the engine. It is mounted inboard of, and attached to, the RH chassis rail.
The filter element is within a housing which is held in position by a horizontal clamp via a bolt & nut. You need to loosen this bolt & nut to remove the filter housing. It looks like you will need to remove the engine undertray in order to access the filter assembly.
A water drain plug is located at the base of the filter & this can be partially unscrewed in order to drain water from the filter housing. I was unable to find the torque to apply on retightening.
HTH,
PeterThe Bearded Dragon
25th Nov 2008 7:08 am
Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
Sam, this could help
Not a good pic, but you can get the idea of the lay out.
The pipes clip off the filter, NB make a sketch of the lay out,
as each pipe has a different colour clip, note position.
Remove gearbox belly plate ( plastic ) with 10 mm socket, 4 x M6 bolts.
Pic shows my MY 07 filter conversion in progress, but that is where you
will find your filter, ours has been moved back to the tank.
Have fun D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
25th Nov 2008 1:58 pm
discocuzzy
Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: surrey
Posts: 2752
Last pic is correct...just in front of the compressor housing, changed one on my 05 without to much drama "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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28th Nov 2008 3:28 pm
Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
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Quote:
just in front of the compressor housing
You mean the fuel cooler D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
29th Nov 2008 7:55 am
crocher
Member Since: 29 Oct 2010
Location: Centurion
Posts: 94
Does anyone know where the fuel filter is for a 2005 V8?2005 Discovery 3 V8 SE
BFG All Terrains
SERIOUSLY upgraded the interior boot lighting
Double flush done
17th Jan 2011 12:00 pm
daisydolittle
Member Since: 24 Jun 2008
Location: doncaster
Posts: 19
hi there everyone
Just tried to carry out this filter change with rest of routine service but couldnt get the pipes to release from the filter. I didnt want to be too rough with them in case i damaged the pipes or end connections . Has any body done this job who can advise Do they just pull off so to speak or is it a clip arrangement
12th Mar 2011 3:20 pm
stephenp
Member Since: 26 May 2010
Location: barnsley south yorkshire
Posts: 37
not done the job myself but it is posted on here somewhere, think you press a clip in
12th Mar 2011 8:24 pm
Tawny Owl
Member Since: 22 Oct 2008
Location: Here and there
Posts: 1645
daisydolittle wrote:
hi there everyone
Just tried to carry out this filter change with rest of routine service but couldnt get the pipes to release from the filter. I didnt want to be too rough with them in case i damaged the pipes or end connections . Has any body done this job who can advise Do they just pull off so to speak or is it a clip arrangement
Use your finger and thumb to press in the lugs whilst pulling off.
12th Mar 2011 8:50 pm
markthegad
Member Since: 06 Sep 2009
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 636
There is for sure a post as i done it not long ago and it is has pictures.
Member Since: 08 Mar 2009
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 204
Fuel Filter
Not to difficult of a job the filter will have some diesel in it so be careful when you unplug the fuel lines. Fuel ines are all colour coded and you will need to bled the the fuel before staring the car. Bleed valve is under the the plastic engine cover under the bonet. take engine cover off and have a piece of cloth ready to collect the fuel as you bleed it. You will need to turn the ignition only half way on and notttt all the way to the start position.
At this point you will be able to hear the fuel pump running and this is where you will have to bleed the valve untill the diesel starts ouzing out. One this happens switch off the ignition and repeat the process three times before starting the car leave to run for a few minute and a couple of push on the gas pedel.
Hope this helps.
Enjoy
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12th Mar 2011 11:32 pm
daisydolittle
Member Since: 24 Jun 2008
Location: doncaster
Posts: 19
thanks for info got the job done yesterday
I just wanted to take care as i had this job done a couple of years ago by the stealers and they messed it up. Car ran terrible for three months until i took it back to another dealer who advised what they had done with it
15th Mar 2011 11:05 am
cja1579
Member Since: 30 Nov 2009
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Posts: 96
I have changed the fuel filter twice and I had never bled the system, All I do is turn the ignition on wait about 5 to 8 seconds and turn the ignition off, repeat this 3 to 4 times and then fire the engine up. No problem JE Remap, De-cat, Blanked EGR's, Allisport intercooler, Samco intercooler hoses, D4 rear lights, A bar, Big spot lights, Front headlight guards, 20'' Stormer wheels,
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