1995 DEFENDER C130 TDI300. WATER SEPERATOR REMOVAL.

[AJAJ]

I have owned this TDI300 Defender for 15 years.
I drain the water seperator and fuel filter three months.
Fuel filter replaced annually.

I expect the water seperator is full of rubbish (25 years).
Is there an easy way to remove the metal bowl?


I also plan to drain and flush the 80 liter fuel tank.

Thanks in advance.

[dero]

If it is the same as my 97 130 , undo the top bolt & the bowl comes off in 2 sections .
You may need seals before you remove it in case they are not serviceable .

[rick130]

And if you are still using the plastic drain I'm impressed, I think mine broke in 2002 on a Jan '99 first registered Tdi.

If it hasn't already been done, replace it with a stainless steel bolt and O ring.
Just make sure to use stainless, not zinc plated or black as it'll corrode half away before you drain it again in three months

[Intrepid]

And if you've not separated the unit before, it could be stuck together like it's a single piece, but it's not... Agree - have new o-rings/seals handy.