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Changing fuel filter on 06 model
OK as threatened I went along to LR Midrand on Friday to see how to do the above. Quite easy really and the new filter (Part Number LLR007311) has a nice little coverplate showing you the colors of the pipes - so pretty difficult to get it wrong .
Step 1 : Remove plastic cover underneath car
Step 2 Loosen clamp holding filter in place
Step 3 Carefully disconnect the 4 pipes from filter - best done with cool gearbox . They are held one with little pressure clips
Step 4 Fit new filter - ensuring that pipes go over lip on filter (you should hear an audible click)
Step 5 Refasten clamp
Step 6 Remove oil filler cap and gently prise off engine cover
Step 7 Locate bleed valve at rear right of engine (looks similar to a tyre valve)
Step 8 Turn ignition on and off to prime injectors
Step 9 Press down on bleed valve until fuel stops flowing
Redo step 8 and 9 until there is no more air coming out of valve and fuel flows freely .
Step 10 Replace engine cover . It should just clip on quite easily - don't force
Step 11 Check around filter for any leaks and if happy replace plastic cover.
The whole process took about 20 mins .
I can confirm that the filter now costs just under R1100 as opposed to the first one I bought which was about R650
Thanks TATA
And thanks to the guys (Nico and Steven) at Midrand
8th Sep 2008 6:58 pm
heine
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Location: Midrand
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Forgot to add - from the 07 model onwards the filter just screws in , so you don't have to worry about clipping and unclipping the pipes . Bleeeding is the same procedure
8th Sep 2008 7:10 pm
Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
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Heine,
I would have thought that it was self bleeding," electric pump, multiple
pipes to filter, of which one is for air bleed off to tank "
The question is, why the need to bleed @ the engine
and the need for 4 pipes on the filter
Soap box time
We could have an old type filter set up, for less than cost of a
high tech one and bleed it quicker by hand
Or are we just being screwed for the sake of technology.
You can get Hi tech filter cartridges for less than half the price of the steelers.
And I'll bet they get them from the the same top filter manufacturers as we can,
but because of a patten right, LR can charge what they like.Then they impose
the change intervals to suit them, knowing that a small percentage " WORLD
WIDE" will not work, fully aware of working conditions there and just turn a blind
eye. But they forget, that small percentage made up their non military sales.
Granted that ownership has changed hands, where is LR going with their product.
Don't forget you're supporters, do us proud, but don't screw us.
Off soap boxD3 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.
8th Sep 2008 8:22 pm
heine
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Apparantly you can risk just trying to start the car without bleeding but if you get an airlock you will then need a test book to proceed further .
9th Sep 2008 6:00 am
Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
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Thanks Heine
Although the '07 model sounds easier - I will still pay dealer a visit to take me through the process - especialy the bleeding part.Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
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9th Sep 2008 6:23 am
ajpc6996
Member Since: 13 Jul 2006
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 32
Heine
Did they use the correct bleeding pipe as per the instructions, or just literally press down on the valve (ala tyre type) to bleed, with fuel messing all over ?
CheersWhat do you mean it won't go there ?
9th Sep 2008 9:01 am
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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He put a rag around the valve to catch as much of the fuel as possible - but it was a bit smoky in the engine bay for a while . OK by me as I wanted to see it done without the tool .
10th Sep 2008 7:29 am
ajpc6996
Member Since: 13 Jul 2006
Location: Cape Town
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Great ... that's sort of the answer I wanted to hear
Will be tackling that job shortly, although must say the Tata-fied price of R1279 (CT cost) for a fuel filter really me off, especially considering that the vehicle is released in a market known for suspect fuel
Heine, have you noticed any real difference in performance/lag/economy since replacing filter ? Not sure that a person would mind youWhat do you mean it won't go there ?
10th Sep 2008 8:29 am
Baben
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Location: Kyalami
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Just be careful if you go near that fuel air-bleed valve. LR told me that if there is full pressure there you can take tips off fingers or blind yourself if it squirts in your eyes. rather put on a pair of glasses and gloves and use a long tool to release the pressure
10th Sep 2008 8:34 am
heine
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Location: Midrand
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Baben wrote:
Just be careful if you go near that fuel air-bleed valve. LR told me that if there is full pressure there you can take tips off fingers or blind yourself if it squirts in your eyes. rather put on a pair of glasses and gloves and use a long tool to release the pressure
Nope you are working on the low pressure side - basically it dribbles out
10th Sep 2008 8:59 am
Baben
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OK good to know then. Thanks Heine
what else dribbles out?
10th Sep 2008 9:09 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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This is weird, I'm sitting here at my desk with a LR007311 filter in front of me and I was wondering how to fit it if needed on the Tunisia Trip. Then this post popped up!!! Spoooookie!!! Willl print off above instructions for trip docs.
10th Sep 2008 9:15 am
heine
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Baben wrote:
OK good to know then. Thanks Heine
what else dribbles out?
An 80 year old man having a pee
10th Sep 2008 9:23 am
heine
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DSL wrote:
This is weird, I'm sitting here at my desk with a LR007311 filter in front of me and I was wondering how to fit it if needed on the Tunisia Trip. Then this post popped up!!! Spoooookie!!! Willl print off above instructions for trip docs.
Glad to be of service
10th Sep 2008 9:24 am
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me off, especially considering that the vehicle is released in a market known for suspect fuel 
