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rob369



Member Since: 05 Feb 2014
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
defender tdci fuel filter draining
hi all,
I am just knocking off the last bits of my oil service on 2.4 tdci defender. Any advice welcome on whether or not to drain fuel filter as i have heard that A. you may get air in system. B. The drain valve on the filter may break or leak afterwards. The defender is running fine and i dont want a load of agro over christmas should i leave well alone and sign the service off? cheers and merry christmas to all. Rob
Post #483468 18th Dec 2015 7:44pm
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Rickydodah



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Personally I'd leave it alone or change the filter. Confused I started with nothing and still have most of it left!
Post #483469 18th Dec 2015 7:54pm
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custom90



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^^^^ +1
Post #483473 18th Dec 2015 8:02pm
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rob369



Member Since: 05 Feb 2014
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
Thanks Ricky, I think ill do just that and change the filter during a period of decent weather perhaps
Post #483492 18th Dec 2015 8:40pm
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Caterham



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No heard of them letting air in? Is that really the case? I've drained mine on a regular basis? But I may have air in the system and not know?
Post #483583 19th Dec 2015 6:34am
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ozy013



Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
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Australia 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Rimini Red
I drain mine on a regular basis, every 2nd week, never had a problem with air in the system or the drain leaking afterwards.

Just don't completely drain the filter, or over tighten the drain valve.

Mine's a 2.4, I find that draining it into a clear jar, you can see when the fuel is clear. Generally when first opening the drain till it's clear is only a small amount. Unless you've got some serious diesel snot.
Post #483664 19th Dec 2015 12:11pm
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