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smudge67999

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• Mar 22, 2013

• #1

hi guys i got a discovery 1 300 tdi. i did a full engine service and am in the middle of fitting a clutch and gearbox. when i was under the vehicle i spotted a aluminum circlar housing with fuel pipes leading into it .located drivers rear floor. is this a second filter or what is it.as ive only had r/r classics in the paST and this is the first disco i had.

 

listerdiesel

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• Mar 22, 2013

• #2

Probably the charcoal filter for emissions control. Pipes should run back to the fuel tank breathers. Assuming that the fuel filter is already identified...

Peter

 

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smudge67999

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• Mar 22, 2013

• #3

if i take it out should it improve performance.if it gets blocked .restriction of fuel.

 

landowner

Pensioner Pete

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• Mar 22, 2013

• #4

Not the sediment filter is it ?

 

Steviecops

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• Mar 22, 2013

• #5

+1 ^

I reckon sedimentor, too.

 

thebiglad

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• Mar 22, 2013

• #6

If it's on the inside of the chassis rail near the rear offside wheel,it's the fuel sedimenter which separates water and muck from the fuel.

 

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smudge67999

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• Mar 22, 2013

• #7

yes thats were it isbut wont the fuel filter do that.

 

thebiglad

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• Mar 22, 2013

• #8

smudge67999 said:

yes that's were it is but wont the fuel filter do that.

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Think of it as a pre-filter,filter.

 

Steviecops

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• Mar 23, 2013

• #9

Or a pre filter, filter, filter if you've got a Delphi lift pump fitted!

 

Mark151151

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• Mar 23, 2013

• #10

Just a sedimenter, catches water and dirt from the fuel to try to protect the lift pump as your fuel filter is after the lift pump. Your meant to drain it every so often but not many people do meaning its normally so full it makes no difference to the system. I know a fair amount of people who have done away with it due to fueling problems.

Cheers mark

 

thebiglad

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• Mar 23, 2013

• #11

I would strongly advise keeping the sedimenter and cleaning it out regularly - just don't touch the white plastic tap, it'll break off !!!

Dave

 

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smudge67999

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• Mar 24, 2013

• #12

would this cause the vehicle to be abit sluggish

 

disco147

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• Mar 24, 2013

• #13

maybe, but only if its full of crud, clean it out and replace fuel and air filter to see how you get on