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Steve D

Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 4102

Bobbster wrote:
The RAC removed my filter for fault diagnosis, on refit he just got me to switch on the ignition but not start the engine. He explained this would prime the fuel pump.

That only works on an FL1 Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

4th Jul 2024 7:43 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 4947

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

correct.

The FL2 has mechanical lift pump in the high pressure fuel pump that sucks the fuel out of the fuel tank through the fuel filter. It is driven from the camshaft. so it wont work unless the engine is turning over.

The electrical pump inside the fuel tank is solely to even out the fuel level in the saddle fuel tank. It does NOT supply fuel to the engine. Jules

5th Jul 2024 2:22 pm

Flanagan

Member Since: 04 Apr 2020
Location: Malvern Hills
Posts: 68

2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Zermatt Silver

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Well, I've just done my first fuel filter change.

I used Alex's advice on which port to bleed and bought a Clarke syphon pump for it.

I was distressed to see air continuing to come through even after I'd pulled through 15 litres!

Does diesel have a soapy, bubbly look anyway which can be confused with air?

I reconnected then bled from the final outlet and despite not seeming totally bubble-free it was harder to pump and I reconnected and tried it.

Fired up first time and I kept it at about 2000 rpm for a couple of minutes, shut down, waited and restarted with no problem.

I think I'll be nervous next time as well. Still don't understand why there was so much air/froth in the lines. One vid I watched told me to release the fuel filler cap but I'm wondering if that was wrong advice and that a vacuum would have stopped the fuel draining back into the tank.

Can anyone advise where I can get some of these white plugs which are featured in the helpful Haynes video? My Bosch filter only provided the red one for the incoming fuel. Freelander 2 2010 [MY2011] FA 2.2 TD4 XS

15th Jul 2024 11:17 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 2071

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

Check to see if air in being drawn in, which is visible in the clear line between the filter and pump. The O ring seals in the temperature sensor is the likely cause of air getting in. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.

15th Jul 2024 7:41 pm

Flanagan

Member Since: 04 Apr 2020
Location: Malvern Hills
Posts: 68

By clear line presumably you mean the one I used with my syphon pump (#4 in Alex's helpful picture)? I can't see any other clear pipe. I ended up also using exit port#1

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Not sure where an O ring would be on the temperature sensor as shown. Freelander 2 2010 [MY2011] FA 2.2 TD4 XS

Last edited by Flanagan on 16th Jul 2024 4:56 am. Edited 1 time in total

15th Jul 2024 8:49 pm

Arctic

Member Since: 24 Aug 2016
Location: Westmidlands
Posts: 556

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Quick photo of how i did mine which is now due again on both of the FL2.

1

2

I also cut this bit of the heavy guard to the fuel filter, which helps when refitting.
3

Will be using coopers filter again because the last one is still working good after four years.
4

ordered two recently.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324981546504

16th Jul 2024 1:57 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 2071

Flanagan wrote:
By clear line presumably you mean the one I used with my syphon pump (#4 in Alex's helpful picture)? I can't see any other clear pipe. I ended up also using exit port#1

Click image to enlarge

Not sure where an O ring would be on the temperature sensor as shown.

No the one on the fuel system, it goes between the fuel filter and the LP fuel pump. There's an issue where the O ring on the filter connection stops sealing tight, allowing a stream of bubbles to get to into the fuel system. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.

16th Jul 2024 4:47 pm

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