Puma fuel system query

Pat,

Got mine from a Transit enquiry/google search. I had a look at the Transit and the Puma before ordering. Searched Land Rover first and got nothing as usual.

As a matter of fact, accidently double clicked and ended up ordering 2... :eek:

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Originally Posted by kentkal

I have replaced the original filter and housing with one that has an inbuilt hand primer for this reason. Works a treat. Better filtration as a bonus, 5 micron. Unplug fuel line at pump, pump with hand primer until fuel flows out (cleaning lines in process), no problems. I have replaced all lines with flexible rubber fuel hose and got rid of that ridiculas fuel cooler/heater which caused me grief first time in the bush (brush broke coolant lines off!!)

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I'm surprised that any common rail diesel has stock filtration worse than 5 micron (unless there is a secondary filter)!

I use 2 micron filters with the old school mechanical injection system on my truck (although I know this system doesn't necessarily need that level of filtration).

Don't know why they use 5 micron,Toyota use them too and they are having the same issue's as Land Rover,the Tdi filters are 2. Pat

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Originally Posted by PAT303

Don't know why they use 5 micron,Toyota use them too and they are having the same issue's as Land Rover,the Tdi filters are 2. Pat

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Pat can you fit the older filter to the Puma?

Allan

found on in OZ here:

no idea what brand it is... no photo..
just came across it on his website

Dirk from Land Rover Tuning in QLD sells them :

Landrover Tuning :: Diesel Fuel System Priming Device Defender Td4 Tdci

not cheap at $119...

i`ve been draining my fuel filter through the little screw-on bit at the bottom on a monthly basis to get rid of the water and crap in there
..always suprised how much water and dirt is in there...
it starts straight away after the draining without any problems. ,but have not yet changed the filter . will try the "filling it up with Diesel" approach soon ..

Andre

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Originally Posted by Allan

Pat can you fit the older filter to the Puma?

Allan

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They are different,I might have a look around and see if a different one fits,trouble with the Puma the delivery relies on suction so a different filter may cause feed problems. Pat

Pushrod,

If memeory serves me right, I got mine for around $38.00 from a general tool supplier over east. I might still have the delivery note and I'll post info if anyone's interrested?

Loubrey,

that be great if you could post info about the tool..
many thanks

Andre

Yep,I want one. Pat

I checked, but couldn't find the delivery note. I'm 99% sure this is the website though and the one in the picture looks exactly like the one I've got.

Diesel Injection System Priming Device

These guys are over in Hallam, Victoria. I've seen it work on a Transit and the fittings are identical on most European and American diesels.