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Zinke

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Scunthorpe
Posts: 670

Bleeding a TDCi?

Any body know how you do it and what tools you will need to carry with you in case you run out of fuel?

Thanks

5th Jul 2009 8:03pm

Tim_NZ

Member Since: 05 May 2008
Location: Australia
Posts: 177

Hi Zinke, you need a special tool which plugs into the HP pump fuel lines on the engine:

Anyway, the engine management will shut the engine down before you run out completly. You can keep restarting it, but this is not advised.

Cheers,

Tim

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6th Jul 2009 6:15am

Andrew388

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Westen Cape
Posts: 9

What I have done a couple of times in the past is this: detach fuel pipe at coupling under the bonnet, nearest to the firewall. Pressurise the fuel tank slightly, which will force fuel through the fuel lines and bleed the air out.

I use my tyre compressor, wrapped with plastic at the end and inserted into the tank filler. I then give the tank a little blast of air, which is generally enough to bleed the system. Once the fuel is flowing out of the coupling freely I reconnect and the start the car.

I have used this method after running out of fuel and when changing diesel filters.

6th Jul 2009 7:03am

Grockle

Member Since: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Peak District National Park
Posts: 2266

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

Thats right Tim re ecu not letting you run out, same on the Jag's 2.4 90 XS
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6th Jul 2009 8:25am

shorty

Member Since: 31 Oct 2008
Location: Hillcrest, Kwa Zulu Natal
Posts: 160

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Chawton White

very interesting. Ive been meaning to ask this question myself for some time now

Could I make up a pump myself with a boat fuel hand pump and standard high pressure hose with a one way valve???

Land Rover's don't leak oil, they simply mark their territory!

6th Jul 2009 10:51am

Zinke

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Scunthorpe
Posts: 670

Thanks guys, very helpful.

Any idea what the procedure is for bleeding it? i.e. what goes where and what you do and in what order.

Thanks

6th Jul 2009 5:05pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3711

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

We have covered this hang on. Ill Be Back

6th Jul 2009 7:09pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3711

Here

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic516.html

6th Jul 2009 7:14pm

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