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Grimdog

Member Since: 08 Sep 2020
Location: Wakefield
Posts: 316

2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e HSE Manual Barolo Black

Have to agree with Nodge. Why would you risk beggering the fuel pump or injectors for the sake of a cheap tool that will serve many purposes?

16th Nov 2023 11:29 pm

littlecub

Member Since: 18 Dec 2019
Location: Tassie
Posts: 60

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Alaska White

Finally got round to changing my fuel filter today.
The only problem I had was the electrical connector thats on the base of filter.
I couldnt see any connections on the bottom of filter so is that connector really necessary to be put back on. This is on a 2014 model.
Regards
littlecub.

1st Dec 2023 2:26 am

Bobupndown

Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
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2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Hi don't believe it's necessary. My Sd4, also 2014, doesn't have that connector. None of the fuel filters I've ever used have had any electrical contacts to accept the connector, some have a moulded blank that you could clip a harness onto but wouldn't perform any function as no contacts.
I seem to remember reading somewhere that it's to alert to water in fuel? (Could be wrong on that, someone else will know for certain) Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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1st Dec 2023 7:13 am

SYFL2

Member Since: 16 Jun 2012
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2597

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Saw a couple of YT videos both just primed the new filter then turned ignition on without starting engine a few times to get pump working then all was good.

1st Dec 2023 9:14 am

littlecub

Member Since: 18 Dec 2019
Location: Tassie
Posts: 60

Thats what I thought, will leave it disconnected next time.
At the least the drain pipe(flimsy bloody thing ) fitted ok.

cheers
DG

1st Dec 2023 7:08 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5069

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

IIRC Its because late model FL2s shared the wiring loom from the Evoque. The wire I believe is for a water sensor which the FL2 doesnt have.
My 2014 SD4 has the wire and connector and there is a dummy socket for it on the genuine fuel filter - go figure. Jules

1st Dec 2023 10:43 pm

SYFL2

Member Since: 16 Jun 2012
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2597

A little offf topic and don’t shoot me because it’s GB News but I thought this may interest some people here.LPG being fazed out ?
https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/cars/majo...el-removed

2nd Dec 2023 9:33 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5069

Typical journo hyperbole designed to further enrage those who are easy to rile in the first place.

I think its been on the cards for ages because LPG is not really a "popular" fuel for cars, despite what GBNotNews says.

I know one person who uses LPG and that's for his 101, and he doesnt fill up at petrol stations anyway. Jules

2nd Dec 2023 10:17 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 2082

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

SYFL2 wrote:
Saw a couple of YT videos both just primed the new filter then turned ignition on without starting engine a few times to get pump working then all was good.

How does that work? The lift pump is mechanical, it's part of the HP pump. Simply putting the ignition on will do nothing, as the engine isn't turning.
These engines need the fuel system primed with a bulb pump temporarily placed in the fuel feed line. Once the pump can't pump any more fuel, the pump is removed from the feed line and placed in the return line instead, which draws any remaining air out the fuel system. At this point the engine can be started. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
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2nd Dec 2023 6:29 pm

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 2082

SYFL2 wrote:
A little offf topic and don’t shoot me because it’s GB News but I thought this may interest some people here.LPG being fazed out ?
https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/cars/majo...el-removed

LPG will be gone by the end 2024. It never delivered the low pollution that it was claimed it would. I believe its going to be de-regulated as a road vehicle fuel, so you technically can't use it even if you store your own in a big tank. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
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2nd Dec 2023 6:33 pm

j00ppis

Member Since: 24 May 2013
Location: Finland
Posts: 207

did you guys see this video how to bleed fuel filter?
member: Fg0909 on Useful videos about the repair of freelander 2 topic
this method looks realy cool!

he just shoots whit airgun directly TO TANK port to pressurise fuel tank.
scroll to 3.40 timeline

19th Dec 2023 12:42 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5069

and makes a bit of a mess...
A bit weird but fine if you've got an air compressor I suppose. Hand pump works for me. Jules

19th Dec 2023 10:36 pm

Flanagan

Member Since: 04 Apr 2020
Location: Malvern Hills
Posts: 69

2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Zermatt Silver

Sedimentor

Before I try replacing the fuel filter for the first time, I'm puzzled by the LR service schedule point 11, which says 'Drain Fuel Sedimentor'.

I'm assuming this is the water draining facility in the filter but can't find any posts about doing this. Is it only necessary between services when the whole filter is changed?

Any help appreciated. Freelander 2 2010 [MY2011] FA 2.2 TD4 XS

4th Jul 2024 10:44 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5069

Ive never drained water from my fuel filter in 17 years of FL2 ownership.

Just changed the fuel filter at the B service . Jules

4th Jul 2024 5:03 pm

Rommel

Member Since: 20 Aug 2017
Location: Sandhurst Berkshire
Posts: 653

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Fuji White

There is no drain tap on the filter to facilitate this, there is on 300TDi Defenders and also a water trap on 300TDi Disco 1, why JLR have this on the service schedule is a bit of a mystery bit like them showing a drain plug for the PTU on the parts list when there isn't one?? 2013 FL2 XS.
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4th Jul 2024 6:01 pm

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