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| Bushpig Member Since: 07 Nov 2013 Location: Risca, Wales Posts: 236   
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Being in 'Darkest Africa' I've always been concerned about the diesel cleanliness.
I normally change the standard filter every 10 000km and it has always been rather full of gunk. Surprisingly, when doing monthly checks, there has been little to no water in the filter. I purchased a Racor filter and water separator unit, which came with a 2nd filter (for free). The kit also included a mounting bracket to replace the existing one on the blower air intake, more than enough pipe and all the connectors needed.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Another simple installation, taking about an hour (with a beverage break, or 2) The shocking part is the amount of water the separator is catching compared to the original one. Been fitted just on 2 months and have been draining about 20ml of water every second week. Now to get to the 100 000km service and see how clean this new filter is & find a new location for my jumper cable extension... Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Adams 2012 2.2 Puma |
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10th Aug 2016 12:18pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971  
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so does that come after the standard filter that lives by the rear wheel?
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11th Aug 2016 7:49am |
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| Sadi Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: Windhoek Posts: 334  
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Neat!
Which micron size filter would that be please? Thanks. |
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11th Aug 2016 12:08pm |
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| Bushpig Member Since: 07 Nov 2013 Location: Risca, Wales Posts: 236
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Hi Sadi
It is 2 micron, so the same as the standard filter. Just an extra filtering process. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Adams 2012 2.2 Puma |
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13th Aug 2016 3:12pm |
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| Sadi Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: Windhoek Posts: 334
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Thanks
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13th Aug 2016 5:39pm |
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| Cold_n_Wet Member Since: 15 Oct 2012 Location: Bergen Posts: 244 
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Bp,
Where did you source that ? I need to fit one. Cheers Glen "Rafiki" 2007 110 STW - Rolling rebuild. |
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13th Aug 2016 5:51pm |
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| Bushpig Member Since: 07 Nov 2013 Location: Risca, Wales Posts: 236
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Hi Glen
I got it from a company in Nelspruit, South Africa. So rather a fair distance from you. Chat with Petro (sales@turboformance.co.za), she's extremely helpful and may be able to point you to a supplier on your continent  I'll PM you more details.
The bracket is not a necessity as you can use the existing one with a little modification. I had already mounted a battery extension there and have kept it for that. Click image to enlarge Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Adams 2012 2.2 Puma |
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14th Aug 2016 11:41am |
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| Cold_n_Wet Member Since: 15 Oct 2012 Location: Bergen Posts: 244
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Thanks
"Rafiki" 2007 110 STW - Rolling rebuild. |
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14th Aug 2016 7:30pm |
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| ChrisCM Member Since: 10 Jun 2013 Location: Cornwall uk Posts: 572 
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Is there such a kit available for a 2.4 Puma? Hate scrabbling around under the wheel arch. 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
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15th Aug 2016 9:38am |
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| Bushpig Member Since: 07 Nov 2013 Location: Risca, Wales Posts: 236
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As far as I'm aware, they are the same.
Perhaps the connectors could be different? (1st picture) But then you could use the connectors off the original pipe. I would still do regular checks on the original filter though... Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Adams 2012 2.2 Puma |
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16th Aug 2016 5:34am |
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| Yannis Member Since: 02 Feb 2015 Location: Oxfordshire / Milan Posts: 408 
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Did anyone manage to get a source for this kit in Europe?
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3rd Jun 2018 8:31am |
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| UtilityTruck Member Since: 09 Jan 2014 Location: Oxford Posts: 463
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Isn’t the standard wheel arch filter 5-microns? At least on the 2.2 I’m sure that’s what mine has on it.
I might have to look into one of these 2014 Keswick Utility 2.2 |
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3rd Jun 2018 8:37am |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750 
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A quick google found this link to a UK supplier:
https://www.asap-supplies.com/brands/racor/fuel-filters Not sure if they have exactly the same one though  1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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3rd Jun 2018 8:46am |
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| Yannis Member Since: 02 Feb 2015 Location: Oxfordshire / Milan Posts: 408
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What’s the ID of the original LR pipe? (2.2 Puma)
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25th May 2019 2:35pm |
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