D4 MY12 fuel filter

[discotwinturbo]

Can anyone confirm if LR009705 is the correct fuel filter for the SDV6 ?

Going to change my current one, plus keep a spare.

Thanks in advance.

Brett....

[Graeme]

That's the same part number as my MY10 3.0 uses.

[Graeme]

If the vehicle is still covered by warranty and assuming one is not a qualified mechanic, is it worth the exposure to having a fuel injection problem blamed on the fuel having been contaminated when the filter was changed by other than a qualified mechanic? With the filter located under the vehicle where everything gets dirty, keeping the top of the new filter clean whilst manouvering it into position takes some preparation. I air-blasted the area before removing the old filter but there was still dirt caught under the edges of rubber top. I wasn't sure on my first attempt to position the new filter correctly that I had prevented falling dirt from landing on its top even though I had a finger over the hole so removed it to check if it was still clean. Overall it took me an hour to change which I found rather excessive. The TD5 D2's took just a couple of minutes.

[scarry]

That filter is in a shocker of a place,i don't think they could have made it more difficult to get to and change even if they tried.:(

I thought about changing mine last weekend,while i had the bash plates off,but decided to be lazy and leave it for another day.

As said definitely a backward step from a D2 or Puma.

[tempestv8]

As a side question, has anyone fitted an aftermarket fuel filtration system like a CAV?

There doesn't seem to be much talk about this topic for the Discovery 3 or 4. Yet it's a very popular modification for Toyota owners. Perhaps LR's water sedimentor and filter is superior?

[Graeme]

Additional filters are reported to have caused problems with the HP pump. About the only option is to fit a water sensor which is quite expensive due to the cost of the sensor and having to remove the fuel tank to plumb it before the existing filter.

[pawky]

Tempestv8, unfortunately the Land Rover fuel filtration system is as prone to problems as the Toyota filtration system.

My Father in Law just spent $6k replacing the high pressure fuel pump due to water contamination (i.e.: tiny amounts of water in diesel fuel which causes damage over time - even if you only fuel up from large, reputable service stations). According to the Land Rover mechanics it is "not uncommon." I think the high volume of Toyotas sold means it appears to happen more often or you hear about it more.

My FIL and I are currently investigating aftermarket pre or post (still not sure) water separators. There are plenty of filter options but we have not yet found anyone that has a bracket/hose kit for the D3 or D4.

Once we find a solution that works I will add the info here on the forum

Graeme, do you know anyone that has tried and failed with a pre or post water separator filter? I would be very interested to learn from their experience.

Thanks
Pawky

[scarry]

Bruce Davis fit them,they use the 'water watch'.

[Graeme]

Water Watch is not a separator, only an alarm but with a bowl that's easily emptied. It's fitted before the stock filter/alarm. I'd like to have one.

[discotwinturbo]

I asked Jordan Rovertech about fitting a water watch....he would not take my money.

He told me he has never seen a D3 or D4 with any water contamination, and stated that the factory filter, which has a water warning, was all that I needed. He told me the LR filter was the best in the business.

I still insisted but he would not fit one...maybe others reasons not disclosed.

Brett....

[Graeme]

My only gripe with the standard filter is that if there is a need to drain the bowl, its not just a roadside 5 minute task. I had a persistant water in fuel warning on a rainy night well away from civilisation. I deduced that the sensor circuit was likely to be faulty due to having driven many kms since refuelling so resumed driving. A duplicate detection system with a readily emptied bowl would have confirmed my suspicions but all I could do was to hope my reasoning was correct.

I would fit a less expensive version of Water Watch if one was available, or possibly even a duplicate of the original wired in parallel.

[dalil]

I have new D4 late last year I am looking as well where second fuel filter, or water separator would fit. From my past experience with fuel I will not take my new car to outback without it.

[tempestv8]

Does anyone know how many microns the LR fuel filter is rated at?

And is replaced as part of standard servicing by LR dealerships, or is it left alone until the owner reports that a warning light comes on?

[discotwinturbo]

Does anyone know how many microns the LR fuel filter is rated at? And is replaced as part of standard servicing by LR dealerships, or is it left alone until the owner reports that a warning light comes on?

It's replaced at 50000.....

Don't know about how low she goes.

Brett.....