jwph
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: new zealand
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I have just purchased a 2005 tdv6 and will be second owner. Awaiting delivery whilst a "standard service" was being done. I have just learned that the "service" is in fact a full replacement of the fuel system due to water getting in the deisel (apparently from a contaminated supply). Mechanic at the Dealer doing the service assures me that everything will be fine, but I have my doubts. Landrover require that whole fuel system is replaced in order to maintain the new car warranty. My concern is not so much the fuel system, but the potential damage to the engine.
Has anyone had any experience of this issue and do they have any suggestions about how the engine could be assessed for damage in order to give some peace of mind.
thank you
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 6th Oct 2006 9:55 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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i would not have any concerns....i work with diesel engines every day...and while i dont pretend to be an expert...we have many cases were water is in the diesel supply...a quick drain of the water from the fuel filters is normally all that's needed.
Water and diesel seperate ...and as such its very easy to get rid of water in a fuel system...a diesel engine will run underwater ..so a bit of water is not a problem.
If they are gonna change the whole system ..then all the better...but in my experience ..you can get away with just draining the water away.
Contaminated diesel is quite common
Hope this helps G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 6th Oct 2006 11:44 pm |
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jwph
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: new zealand
Posts: 11
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thanks very much for the reply. I am used to old fashioned bullet proof deisel bangers . Just wasn't sure abt modern turbo deisels and effects of water on these flash versions.
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| 7th Oct 2006 2:35 am |
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catoperator
Member Since: 29 Jan 2006
Location: hampshire
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jwph wrote:thanks very much for the reply. I am used to old fashioned bullet proof deisel bangers . Just wasn't sure abt modern turbo deisels and effects of water on these flash versions.
the dealer is doing the right thing these newer diesels with high pressure pumps and common rails do not like water if the whole system is being replaced i would have no concerns
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| 7th Oct 2006 6:26 am |
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jwph
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: new zealand
Posts: 11
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thanks again. you guys are great. brilliant to have people on the other side of the world who are able to provide impartial comment.
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| 7th Oct 2006 7:47 am |
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