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....