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Grimdog



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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?
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littlecub



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Australia 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.
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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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Post #437449 1st Dec 2023 8:13 am
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SYFL2



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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.
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littlecub



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

cheers
DG
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jules



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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
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SYFL2



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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
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jules



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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
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Nodge68



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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. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
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Nodge68



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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. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
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Post #437488 2nd Dec 2023 7:33 pm
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j00ppis



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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

Post #437868 19th Dec 2023 1:42 pm
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jules



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

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