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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412   
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Drop the tank, new filters etc. however as it's been run Land Rover would recommend engine work as well. I did the same last year, noticed before I started it and got it recovered.
Cost me a couple of hundred quid but the warranty was maintained. Dealer has a set process to follow. John http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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21st Mar 2014 8:27pm |
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| Natlas Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 460 
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Hi Dieselhead, thanks for the offer, I'll send you a PM with my phone number. Maybe we could do something if I haven't got it sorted by the tijme you are free.
Cheers, John 2.2 90 XS 88" Series One Old Norton 
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21st Mar 2014 10:53pm |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907 
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I believe if you're in the AA or RAC, they'll sort it out for you. You might have to pay them extra though.
I Hope you get sorted okay, it's so easily done. |
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22nd Mar 2014 7:03am |
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| Surrey Rover Member Since: 20 Dec 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 360 |
I did it a few years back, drove a good few miles before it started smoking. I was in the middle of nowhere in France, phoned LRZ assist, got towed to a local dealer (very lucky there was one nearby) and they had me up and running in a few hours. There was no damage done even though I given the engine a good drink of petrol, business as usual once it had been drained.
The dealer replaced the filter and gave me a €150 ish euro bill, result. Needless to say I'm very careful at the pumps now Nick
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22nd Mar 2014 7:22am |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677 
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Undo the jubilee clip on the fuel filler hose where it joins the tank. Parking with near side (left) of vehicle raised will help. Drain petrol into suitable container. Change fuel filter. Fill with diesel. Carry on as normal.
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22nd Mar 2014 9:05am |
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| Natlas Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 460
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Eventually managed to siphon the fuel out and used fuel pump to empty rest of system by detaching the return to the tank at the fuel filter. Have also removed and emptied the fuel filter and bought a new one. Will probably flush the system a little before fitting the new filter.
I will report progress later, planning to restart after some lunch. cheers folks. John. 2.2 90 XS 88" Series One Old Norton
Minerva |
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22nd Mar 2014 12:19pm |
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| Natlas Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 460
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Pleased to say all seems to be fine now. Having filled and replaced the fuel filter, put some fresh diesel in the tank, flushed again by disconnecting the return pipe on the fuel filter housing, and then running the engine for a while into town to top up with diesel with the old fuel filter before fitting the new fuel filter.
Better than paying AA/RAC £200 for only draining the tank, no other system flushing, filter drain etc. Phew! Thanks to all for the advice and offers of help.  2.2 90 XS
88" Series One Old Norton
Minerva |
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22nd Mar 2014 1:46pm |
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| Dieselhead Member Since: 21 Oct 2012 Location: Pulborough. West Sussex Posts: 552 |
Ahh all sorted then John
Sorry I did not ring earlier, been laying under a Puma most of the day  Chris
2008 XS 110 2.4 Utility. Tonga Green 1953 Series 1 for restoration 1983 Mini Mayfair 2004 VW T5 Camper 2008 Diahatsu Sirion. Thats hers Classic Bolens Garden Tractors |
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22nd Mar 2014 7:37pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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Great news john
It's good to be back from the dark side
DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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22nd Mar 2014 7:41pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20292
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Glad it's sorted.
âï¸âï¸God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 âï¸âï¸ |
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22nd Mar 2014 8:07pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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good outcome
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23rd Mar 2014 8:30am |
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