Diesel Fuel Filter Change

[Odd Job]

Hi all,

Just a quick one,

This weekend I'm planning to change my fuel filter on my 2.0 cdti.
Does anyone have any tips or do's and don'ts please?
I can see it's just a "simple" unscrew and screw the new one on. But I'm concerned about getting air into the system and it being a begger to restart.

Does the system self bleed? Or is it just a case of keep winding the engine over until it fires up?

Many thanks

Richard

[Arctic]

Hi all,

Just a quick one,

This weekend I'm planning to change my fuel filter on my 2.0 cdti.
Does anyone have any tips or do's and don'ts please?
I can see it's just a "simple" unscrew and screw the new one on. But I'm concerned about getting air into the system and it being a begger to restart.

Does the system self bleed? Or is it just a case of keep winding the engine over until it fires up?

Many thanks

Richard

Hi Richard.
You will need a couple of rags, to wrap round the fuel pipes that you unplug from the top of the fuel filter low pressure pump.

An 8mm ring spanner to undo the little bolt holding the clamp to the filter.

Unplug the wiring to the filter pump at the front, it can only fit in one way.

Once you have removed the pump & filter together use a large rag over the filter pump lid, then twist the filter off, watch out for spillage.

Before fitting the new filter add a little diesel to the O-rings on the filter line it up and spin it, once it's up to the top turn with hand only until you can no longer turn it.

Fit it back to the car reverse of removal, then ignition to II do not start the car, do this for about 30 seconds repeat three times, then on the fourth time start the car it should run smoothly, leave running for about 5 mins job done.

Another of my how to's that as been destroyed by PB.
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104654


PS Richard.

Here are some photo's you should be able to follow.

Low pressure filter pump on top of the fuel filter.
https://i.imgur.com/JrxBBfRl.jpg1

Remove the fuel line from the UBP if you have to the low pressure pump, wrap a rag round it.
https://i.imgur.com/k6dpcUZl.jpg2

Remove the other side of the fuel line going into the pump, again wrap a rag round the end.
https://i.imgur.com/4yoABqWl.jpg3

Unplug the wiring from the pump.
https://i.imgur.com/18IHjkGl.jpg4

Look down the right side of the filter with you standing by the front NS wing, you will see the 8mm bolt holding the clamp round the filter back this off, until you can extract the filter, again put a rag over the top to the filter holding a finger and your thumb over the inlet & outlet on the pump.
https://i.imgur.com/DigDWP2l.jpg5

https://i.imgur.com/GCT6CICl.jpg6

I usually take the filter to my vice hold it in upright & twist off the pump.
https://i.imgur.com/sE8WSpkl.jpg7

https://i.imgur.com/687DCwil.jpg8

Add a dab of diesel from the old filter, to the new seals on the replacement filter
https://i.imgur.com/Jffdn84l.jpg9

Hold the pump in your left hand & spin the new filter up tight then another nice turn to make sure its sealed.
https://i.imgur.com/iuIkONal.jpg10

Use some contact cleaner to spray inside the electric section on the pump.
https://i.imgur.com/sSmA7CSl.jpg11

Re-fit the low pressure pump/filter back on the car
https://i.imgur.com/cM1UBhpl.jpg12

As above turn ignition to II wait 30 seconds repeat three times, then start the car on the forth turn, leave running for about 5 minutes job done.

[grivas]

Hi all,

Just a quick one,

This weekend I'm planning to change my fuel filter on my 2.0 cdti.
Does anyone have any tips or do's and don'ts please?
I can see it's just a "simple" unscrew and screw the new one on. But I'm concerned about getting air into the system and it being a begger to restart.

Does the system self bleed? Or is it just a case of keep winding the engine over until it fires up?

Many thanks

Richard

Hi,
Make certain you replace it with a filter that does not have a tap at the bottom, as this will not fit in the holder, bonnet will not close, not to mention it will leak and leave you stranded.
The system is self bleeding, turn key to second position for 10-15 secs to fill the filter with fuel, but do not start engine, turn off, and start, leave to idle for a minute, then it all should be good.
Do not overtighten the sensor on top of filter, ensuring the connections are correctly made, especially the electrical one, take photos before starting, other than that is is straight forward.

[tourer]

Hi Richard.
You will need a couple of rags, to wrap round the fuel pipes that you unplug from the top of the fuel filter low pressure pump.

An 8mm ring spanner to undo the little bolt holding the clamp to the filter.

Unplug the wiring to the filter pump at the front, it can only fit in one way.

Once you have removed the pump & filter together use a large rag over the filter pump lid, then twist the filter off, watch out for spillage.

Before fitting the new filter add a little diesel to the O-rings on the filter line it up and spin it, once it's up to the top turn with hand only until you can no longer turn it.

Fit it back to the car reverse of removal, then ignition to II do not start the car, do this for about 30 seconds repeat four times, then on the fifth time start the car it should run smoothly, leave running for about 5 mins job done.

Another of my how to's that as been destroyed by PB.
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104654

Hi,
What is PB?:shrug:

Cheers.

[Arctic]

Hi,
What is PB?:shrug:

Cheers.

Photo Bucket, they bought out (Tinypic) the hosting site I used for my How To's and closed it down, they also are asking anyone whom uses PB to pay to add your own photo's to a third part thread ie on here etc. :mad:

[Odd Job]

Hi,
Make certain you replace it with a filter that does not have a tap at the bottom, as this will not fit in the holder, bonnet will not close, not to mention it will leak and leave you stranded.
The system is self bleeding, turn key to second position for 10-15 secs to fill the filter with fuel, but do not start engine, turn off, and start, leave to idle for a minute, then it all should be good.
Do not overtighten the sensor on top of filter, ensuring the connections are correctly made, especially the electrical one, take photos before starting, other than that is is straight forward.

Damn!!!!
The filter I have has a drain on the bottom!!

[Odd Job]

Many thanks for the how to guide Steve / Grivas,

I'll get myself another fuel filter without the drain on the bottom.
I've just taken note of the filter number off the pics and I've got one hopfully arriving this evening.

[Arctic]

Damn!!!!
The filter I have has a drain on the bottom!!

Richard.
You need this filter below.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-MG-ZT-Diesel-Fuel-Filter-WJI100000-New-Genuine-Part/274061821653?fits=Car+Make%3ARover%7CModel%3A75&epid=1239130658&hash=item3fcf5b86d5:g:R1QAAOSwJBhcYqsr

You could get an after market one from Euro car parts use the Payday50 code, personally I would fit original, or the landrover one.

[Odd Job]

Many thanks Steve.

I never got chance to swap it over this weekend. Saturday was monsoon and Sunday I was here there and everywhere!

A job for this coming weekend I think!

[macafee2]

if you use Hammerite paint don't throw the diesel from your old fuel filter. Put the diesel in a jar and use it as a paintbrush cleaner.

macafee2

[Odd Job]

if you use Hammerite paint don't throw the diesel from your old fuel filter. Put the diesel in a jar and use it as a paintbrush cleaner.

macafee2

I didn't know that!

Thanks!

[Arctic]

Richard did your fuel filter ever get changed ? if so how did it go for you.

[Odd Job]

Thanks for asking Steve, but it didn't go that smoothly!

I'll give you the short version.

I originally ordered the one listed for the car, but like was pointed out, that wont fit as it had a drain on the bottom of it and so it sits too high in the holder.
So.
I ordered another one, off the part number from your photos in your how to guide.
Unfortunately, the thread hadn't been cut correctly, so I couldn't fit that either!
So the original one went back on the car, and the damn thing leaked as the seal had been compressed for that long it wouldn't reseal!

SO FINALLY.
I got a fuel filter for a Land Rover, 2.5 diesel. The thread is spot on, but it's a little shorter than the original.
That's on. It runs fine, no leaks. It might not be original, but if it can filter the fuel for a 2.5 engine, I'm sure it will manage a 2.0.

[Arctic]

Thanks for asking Steve, but it didn't go that smoothly!

I'll give you the short version.

I originally ordered the one listed for the car, but like was pointed out, that wont fit as it had a drain on the bottom of it and so it sits too high in the holder.
So.
I ordered another one, off the part number from your photos in your how to guide.
Unfortunately, the thread hadn't been cut correctly, so I couldn't fit that either!
So the original one went back on the car, and the damn thing leaked as the seal had been compressed for that long it wouldn't reseal!

SO FINALLY.
I got a fuel filter for a Land Rover, 2.5 diesel. The thread is spot on, but it's a little shorter than the original.
That's on. It runs fine, no leaks. It might not be original, but if it can filter the fuel for a 2.5 engine, I'm sure it will manage a 2.0.

I presume you purchased one of these then.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/for-LAND-ROVER-FREELANDER-1-TD4-2-0-DIESEL-FUEL-FILTER-NEW-GENUINE-MUN000010D/173867039540?fits=Car+Make%3ALand+Rover&hash=item287b487b34:g:gicAAOSw6DdZkwa6

[Odd Job]

Err, actually no.

Its a Purflux CS782.

Its' not as long as the one in your link. It's also a little slimmer. I've had to pack it out a little so it doesn't flap about in the filter holder.
It's not quite as bad as a c@ck in a sock, but not far off!

[Arctic]

Err, actually no.

Its a Purflux CS782.

Its' not as long as the one in your link. It's also a little slimmer. I've had to pack it out a little so it doesn't flap about in the filter holder.
It's not quite as bad as a c@ck in a sock, but not far off!

Hi Richard.
After market filter then, please keep us up to date on how it performs over the winter and months there after.

[Odd Job]

Yes, no worries.

So far so good. No leaks, runs fine, no issues so far.

Incidentally, this does have a drain on the bottom of it, but it's still short enough to sit in the filter holder.

[Arctic]

Yes, no worries.

So far so good. No leaks, runs fine, no issues so far.

Incidentally, this does have a drain on the bottom of it, but it's still short enough to sit in the filter holder.

Yes those filter are for the L series landrover, not the TD4 which as the same engine as our R40 diesels

you may want to grab this for next time? I would have had it myself but I have 8 already :D
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Freelander-Fuel-Filter-Freelander-M47-2-0-Diesel-Fuel-Filter-Element/273771916458

[Odd Job]

Thanks Steve.

That was the part number of the one I crossed over, but unfortunately got one with a dodgy thread!
I didn't want to force it on as the crew thread is only plastic.
The damn thing looked like it has been threw about a few times as well!

I'll order one for next time.
Keep in " stock " so to speak.

[Odd Job]

This is the fuel filter I fitted.
So far, so good.
No leaks, runs smooth. No issues so far.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/184668582@N07/49106730646/in/dateposted-public/