Any tips when changing the fuel filter? I believe that the car self primes so no need to fill with fuel or bleed air from the fuel line? It looks a bit tight for space. Using a Mann filter.
28th Nov 2021 10:13 pm
eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
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my tip is fit genuine only and if you are not good with the spanners get someone to do it for you
if ok with spanners then its g/box cover off remove the heat shield from the filter unplug the wire connector twist the filter until the unlock arrow lines up then pull it down and out,you don't need to drain the filter just keep it level when removing refit is reverse use new o ringsplease excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
28th Nov 2021 10:39 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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….and line the arrows up on the side of the new canister with the one on the body and twist to lock on. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
Brilliant thanks.
Will the car start again with the new empty filter fitted or do I need to do anything in addition?
29th Nov 2021 9:54 pm
G3Z
Member Since: 16 Dec 2018
Location: South Wales
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It’s super easy to change - plenty of vids on YouTube if you need a run through first.
Just turn the ignition on/off a couple of times until you hear the fuel gurgling sound disappear once you’ve finished.Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Utility Station Wagon.
2007 Disco 3 GS TDV6 Manual
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29th Nov 2021 9:58 pm
M3DPO
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When the ignition is turned on(press start without pressing brake if SS derivative) the fuel pump will run for a few seconds, if you listen carefully you will hear it do this 3-4 times this will bleed the system, it may take slightly longer to start first time. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
Called into Landrover to pick up my genuine filter. "£60 please sir".
Pulled my trousers back up and left without it..... Will never humiliate myself like that again.
30th Nov 2021 8:58 pm
G3Z
Member Since: 16 Dec 2018
Location: South Wales
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You don’t need a genuine one. Used Advanced Factors Mahle etc.Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Utility Station Wagon.
2007 Disco 3 GS TDV6 Manual
200,000+ mile club 😎
30th Nov 2021 9:53 pm
eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
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kevofcov wrote:
That great thanks.
Called into Landrover to pick up my genuine filter. "£60 please sir".
Pulled my trousers back up and left without it..... Will never humiliate myself like that again.
i keep a regular check on a certain auction site for filters before i need them i usually get fuel filters for about £10-£15 each genuine units,i did pick up a new genuine complete filter unit a while ago for under £20 (result as if you break the drain there expensive to buy on there own) by the way when looking the d3/d4 filters are all the sameplease excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
1st Dec 2021 9:48 am
Lazydave
Member Since: 07 Jul 2019
Location: Birmingham
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You can get a genuine service kit with fuel filter on ebay for £107.2010 HSE
Full service genuine parts.
Front and rear pads.
Turbo oil drain pipe mod.
LED interior lights upgrade.
Both rear door actuators.
Tailgate handle/ switch.
Facelift grille and rear lights.
Fitted cross bars.
New rear discs and pads.
New RH inlet manifold.
New air con condensor.
New battery.
New EGR pipe.
New front discs and pads.
New propshaft.
Just looked through my Haynes (upto MY '09) manual and it mentions a Schradar valve same as on my transit for releasing the trapped air.
Tooo cold now to look if I've got one. Will have a look tomorrow.
4th Dec 2021 7:08 pm
eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
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no need to bother just cycle the ignition several times to bleed the air and check for leaks whilst cycling the ign,you will know when its done listen to the pump running it will change the sound when bled through please excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
Yes just cycling the ignition did the trick. I do have a Schrader valve – only fuel and no air came out after cycling the ignition.
I also learnt that the genuine LR filter (removed) is absolutely identical to and made by the same people as my Mann filter (fitted). Buy Mann and your buying genuine LR.
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(result as if you break the drain there expensive to buy on there own) by the way when looking the d3/d4 filters are all the same
