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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092   
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Mine was leaking, so I thought i'd have a stab at one of the rebuild kits off of ebay. Think it was about £5.99, it's been on for a year or 2 now and showing no signs of leaking again (yet)
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1st Apr 2014 7:06am |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092
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. echo.... double post
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1st Apr 2014 7:07am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17382 
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Someone may well be along with different advice, but I only ever replace, and only ever use a genuine part.
I have done this job twice on my Disco 2 in a little over 200,000 miles (the last time was about 1000 miles ago) which I don't think is too bad. My only complaint is that it is a really awkward job (worse on a Disco than Defender) due to the restricted access. |
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1st Apr 2014 7:24am |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1000
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It's definitely a job for a 1/4" drive and a few extra knuckles....
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1st Apr 2014 8:15am |
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| Razler Member Since: 16 Nov 2013 Location: NORTHUMBERLAND Posts: 50 
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Cheers for replys!
Check with the 1/4 dive set and check with the triple jointed per finger fingers! Because I'm tight and thinking why replace when I can repair, I'm looking at x2 options: Rebuild kit without FPR:  Click image to enlarge Rebuild kit with FPR Click image to enlarge Suppose it all comes down to if the actual FPR is leaking internally, have I answered my own question?!  |
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1st Apr 2014 8:49am |
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| Lou Sparts Member Since: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 1501 
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I replaced my FPR some while ago and found the bottom bolt has restricted access so i removed the pipe fittings from the body of the FPR and bingo it was easy to get to the bottom bolt, took about 40-45 minutes to do the whole job.
Don,t forget to do the fuel purge process before attempting to start the engine 
Have also purchased a couple of the kits from e bay for about £40 to use on Td5 discos at work and they seem to have worked o.k. 2005 Td5 90 XS Steve |
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1st Apr 2014 6:45pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808  
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I used the top kit and it didn't solve the problem. I replaced the whole unit with a genuine one and all is fine.
So, to save a little money I might be tempted with the bottom kit, or replace the whole lot. I also second the above about taking the fuel pipes off, and will add that if you remove the switch too it becomes even easier to access the bolts. Also, if you buy a replacement unit it comes with new fuel pipes. However, you cannot replace the upper pipe that runs alongside the engine without first removing the manifold.....I therefore left the old pipe in place and put the new replacement pipe in stock incase there was ever a problem with the old one |
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1st Apr 2014 6:58pm |
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| kipperthedog Member Since: 27 Jun 2013 Location: Down South Posts: 403
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+1 for genuine part replacement. Guy Salmon on ebay were the cheapest when I did mine.
I also removed the pipes and found this speeded the whole process up. This is very helpful......... http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutoria...mages.html Worst part of the process was the damage the chequer plate wing tops did to my knees! |
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2nd Apr 2014 7:19pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 
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When I did mine with a kit I went with the top one, I'm a skinflint as well. Trouble was the thing still leaked through the valve bit itself so ended up getting a complete genuine replacement FPR second hand off a newer motor for less than the price of the bottom kit. Sorted for the past 12 months. If I get a problem again I'll put a kit on the one I took out complete with valve and swop over.
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2nd Apr 2014 7:51pm |
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| Razler Member Since: 16 Nov 2013 Location: NORTHUMBERLAND Posts: 50
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Don't worry I'm a well seasoned TD5 air in fuel starter after my first bleed valve problem! After thinking about rebuilding my own I decided that the only problem would be not being able to replace the pipes for shiny ones  so I decided to buy and aftermarket kit:
Click image to enlarge Normally I'm an genuine kind of guy, I thing my judgment was fuzzed after the 2nd pint of my old mans home brew! O well will await delivery then use the info gathered to-do the installation.. Will let you all know how I get on.. hopefully the aftermarket will last.. I hope! |
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2nd Apr 2014 8:29pm |
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