change fuel filter - Land Rovers Only

daway · 04-20-2006, 08:07 PM

does any1 have any good tips on change the fuel filter and conecting hoses. i have a '93 lwb. i read that alittle gas will come out while changing?

mensley · 04-20-2006, 08:44 PM

I just got my new fuel filter in the mail today with lots of other goodies, someone needs to guide us (before I even take a look at the manual)

...daway, maybe because there are two of us you will get a quicker response(...?)

RageRover · 04-20-2006, 09:04 PM

Hehe, well, yes a little gas will come out of the hoses where you remove the filter. Have a rag handy to catch the gas, and not catch it in your face. Believe me, gas burns like a bitch in the eyes.

This reminds me, I have to replace mine pretty soon too.

LOL

daway · 04-21-2006, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RageRover

Hehe, well, yes a little gas will come out of the hoses where you remove the filter. Have a rag handy to catch the gas, and not catch it in your face. Believe me, gas burns like a bitch in the eyes.

This reminds me, I have to replace mine pretty soon too.

LOL

i have a tech work manuel '90-'94 and it does not explain how to get to the fuel filter? i think u go through the right cargo side (cd changer) what they wrote. at altantic british they have a fuel filter kit for $29.95 (good deal)

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/8989.cfm

c93werdna · 04-21-2006, 09:01 AM

I called the local auto parts store yesterday and they had a FRAM fuel filter for $10.
I'm not convinced on buying FRAM though.

Landy-Andy · 04-21-2006, 07:37 PM

Hi Guys,
The easiest way I have found is,
-Remove the rear wheel
-Clamp a vise-clamp on the rubber hose each side of the filter
-Undo the nuts each side of the filter (have a bunch of rags to catch the small amount of fuel that leaks out).
-Undo the clamp bracket that holds the body of the filter.
-Install the new filter
-Reconnect the hoses.
-Run the engine for a few minutes.
-Check for leaks.
-Re-install the wheel.
I always use a $8 Fram fuel filter & have never had any problems....

c93werdna · 04-21-2006, 10:21 PM

Doesnt the EFI fuse need to be pulled out before changing?

daway · 04-22-2006, 02:37 PM

thanks alot for the info and the pic's

1st rover · 04-23-2006, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c93werdna

Doesnt the EFI fuse need to be pulled out before changing?

to my knowledge, NO it does not need to be pulled out

1st rover · 04-23-2006, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landy-Andy

Hi Guys,
The easiest way I have found is,
-Remove the rear wheel
-Clamp a vise-clamp on the rubber hose each side of the filter
-Undo the nuts each side of the filter (have a bunch of rags to catch the small amount of fuel that leaks out).
-Undo the clamp bracket that holds the body of the filter.
-Install the new filter
-Reconnect the hoses.
-Run the engine for a few minutes.
-Check for leaks.
-Re-install the wheel.
I always use a $8 Fram fuel filter & have never had any problems....

this is exactly what i do and what the tech at the shop does

RageRover · 04-23-2006, 01:32 PM

I just get the FRAM stuff, cause it's cheap, and I have never had a problem with it, never, used their filters for a long time now, and not a problem.

In any application, replacing the filters for oil, air, and fuel, should help with the MPG situation a little, not dramatically, but helps. I think everyone knows that.

OkieRover · 04-23-2006, 04:29 PM

The manual says to depressurize the system. I think the first time I didn't do this. The second I did. But it was the same result.

The biggest tip I have is....
Wash the wheel well BEFORE removing. The first time you bang the wrench and get that dust in your eyes you'll wish you heeded my warning.

04-20-2006, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
daway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Croix Valley, MN Posts: 1,300 Gallery: 0	change fuel filter does any1 have any good tips on change the fuel filter and conecting hoses. i have a '93 lwb. i read that alittle gas will come out while changing?

04-20-2006, 09:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,888 Gallery: 0	Hehe, well, yes a little gas will come out of the hoses where you remove the filter. Have a rag handy to catch the gas, and not catch it in your face. Believe me, gas burns like a bitch in the eyes. This reminds me, I have to replace mine pretty soon too. LOL __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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Landy-Andy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beautiful British Columbia, Canada Posts: 124 Gallery: 0	RRC Fuel filter...... Hi Guys, The easiest way I have found is, -Remove the rear wheel -Clamp a vise-clamp on the rubber hose each side of the filter -Undo the nuts each side of the filter (have a bunch of rags to catch the small amount of fuel that leaks out). -Undo the clamp bracket that holds the body of the filter. -Install the new filter -Reconnect the hoses. -Run the engine for a few minutes. -Check for leaks. -Re-install the wheel. I always use a $8 Fram fuel filter & have never had any problems.... Attached Thumbnails

04-23-2006, 01:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,888 Gallery: 0	I just get the FRAM stuff, cause it's cheap, and I have never had a problem with it, never, used their filters for a long time now, and not a problem. In any application, replacing the filters for oil, air, and fuel, should help with the MPG situation a little, not dramatically, but helps. I think everyone knows that. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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04-20-2006, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
mensley M. Hensley Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 42 Gallery: 0	I just got my new fuel filter in the mail today with lots of other goodies, someone needs to guide us (before I even take a look at the manual) ...daway, maybe because there are two of us you will get a quicker response(...?)

04-21-2006, 09:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
c93werdna Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TX Posts: 28 Gallery: 0	I called the local auto parts store yesterday and they had a FRAM fuel filter for $10. I'm not convinced on buying FRAM though.

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c93werdna Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TX Posts: 28 Gallery: 0	Doesnt the EFI fuse need to be pulled out before changing?

04-22-2006, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
daway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Croix Valley, MN Posts: 1,300 Gallery: 0	thanks alot for the info and the pic's

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