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10th Sep 2008 4:47 pm
Sandlover
Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Windhoek
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Thanks from my side too Heine. I was also wondering what to do after I bought a spare.
Incidently, cost me less than R1000 whereas everything is normally more expensive in Windhoek.
11th Sep 2008 7:50 am
heine
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Sandlover wrote:
Thanks from my side too Heine. I was also wondering what to do after I bought a spare.
Incidently, cost me less than R1000 whereas everything is normally more expensive in Windhoek.
You have a different filter to the 2006 . Maybe that's why it's cheaper
11th Sep 2008 8:05 am
fakesnake
Member Since: 30 Mar 2006
Location: Leicestershire
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So are there any pitfalls or is it just a case of unbolting the old, plumbing in the new & bleeding the system? I was specifically wondering about the gaskets as I don't fancy diesel spraying everywhere close to the N/S wheel!Richard
22nd Feb 2009 8:36 pm
Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
No gaskets involved, MY 06 <, unclip pipes, loosen clamp and change.
NB: Note where the pipes are fitted ( colour coded )there are 4.
Don't get them mixed up
MY O7 > , unplug water level wiring, unscrew and change.
Remove water sensor from old filter and fit to new one.
Fitting is in reverse order of removal.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.
23rd Feb 2009 6:12 am
Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
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Simple bleed pipe system on the engine I came up with using a
valve extension and a piece of pipe.
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.
23rd Feb 2009 6:31 am
fakesnake
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Excellent, thanks very much!!Richard
23rd Feb 2009 12:15 pm
fakesnake
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Well all done now; thanks to all those who helped. Vehicle no longer slows down going up hills & pulling out from junctions is safe again.
Just 1-2 things I would add to the excellent advice above.
1) On a 54 plate model, it is better to remove the filter support bracket aswell to gain better access
2) Label the pipes carefully
3) The pipes have a little coloured press area to unclip -mine were so dirty I couldn't see them & wondered how they came off
4) Very little bleeding needed & you will inevitably drop the bleed valve dust cap into the bowels of the engine, never to be seen again
Oh, & finally, I found a bellhousing bolt happily sitting in the gearbox tray
Thanks again for all the help, total job just over an hourRichard
24th Feb 2009 3:37 pm
Discoeast
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Location: Boksburg
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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.
Is it best to fill the filter with fuel before fitting it? Is there a way to get the fuel system to bleed itself without plugging it into a computer? On the TD5 you can press the throttle pedal 5 times and the system purges itself - I take it this feature is not available on the TDV6?Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
14th Mar 2009 7:55 am
heine
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See steps 6 - 10 at top of post
14th Mar 2009 4:58 pm
Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
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ridgeback_moor,
Yes to the first part of your question, as it
will save a lot of time bleeding out the air. As for the second
part, I think it is more complicated being the HP side. My
understanding of the HP side, if it had air in it, would trigger
many fuel system faults to the ECM if you were to try and purge
it by turning the engine over with the key. Would be nice if
there was DIY way to do it.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.
15th Mar 2009 1:24 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
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Filling the fuel filter is quite easy and doesn't need the LP bleed procedure above...
fit filter, turn on ignition for 40 seconds, turn off ignition, turn on for 40 seconds another 4 times, start engine & run for 2 minutes - applies to <07MY and 07MY onwards
if it's relatively quiet, you can hear the in-tank pump running, the air is pushed out to the return line, not to the engine
also, when fitting the <07MY filter, make sure you hear the pipe fittings click into place on the filter
15th Mar 2009 2:01 pm
Baben
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17th Mar 2009 8:05 am
Sandlover
Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Windhoek
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I've just spent five days in the Kgalagadi which was great.
Upon arriving, I went for a game drive in Mata Mata late afternoon. After 30 km's I noticed a rapid reduction in fuel. After checking outside, I noticed fuel streaming out the car. I decided to try and rush back to camp before depleting the remaining fuel (apologies to all folks respecting the speed limit ). Could not make it and stopped behind another vehicle doing game viewing.
The SWMBO asked that driver to watch out for us whilst I refueled from a jerry can. The driver shouted for us to return to the car because he was viewing a lion! Bit irresponsible but the Landi was more important.
Made it back to Mata Mata whereupon the local handyman, Niels (if you need him) and I removed the tank thinking it was a fuel tank problem.
Turns out that the hose leading into the fuel filter had come off. It took us a half hour to get it back on meaning that it was not fitted properly in the first place!
Moral of the story is again that the vehicle is not at fault, but the workmanship since I have the fuel filter replaced every 12 000km's.
At least I know where the thing is now... Frontrunner roofrack and ladder. Optima yellow top. National Luna dual battery system. Bridgestone Dueler D694 A/T.
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I was also wondering what to do after I bought a spare.
). Could not make it and stopped behind another vehicle doing game viewing.
