Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6
Significant diesel leak from filter
For a while I have been getting the warning message "water in fuel" and the other day I noticed a leak from behind the offside front wheel (drivers side;it's right hand drive). My vehicle is a 2008 MY.
I took it into the dealer and they said it was a pipe attached to the filter which they described as a "service item" but they would put it through as warranty. They also replaced the track-rod end which had manifested itself as a bit of play in the steering and an audible clunk when maneuvering at slow speed. Got it home and it still says "water in fuel". But now the diesel leak has increased significantly and the chassis cross-member is coated in diesel; as is the driveway.
I removed the covers and drained the fuel filter today and there is no water in the fuel but the leak is still quite considerable but I cannot see from where. I will take it back to the dealer next week but has anyone any similar experience of a similar problem occurring?
Thank you
16th Apr 2011 9:47 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72796
if it's under LR warranty get it recovered then you get a hire car, if you take it in you don't! Leaking fuel sounds a good reason to recover!
16th Apr 2011 9:55 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Dealer found a broken connector on the fuel filter when servicing and needed to replace the connector and line.
Would not let me drive it until it was replaced.
Gave me a loaner (D3) “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
16th Apr 2011 11:45 pm
cja1579
Member Since: 30 Nov 2009
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Posts: 96
With the price of fuel at the moment you want every drop going in the engine not on the flour, I would be straight back to the garage. JE Remap, De-cat, Blanked EGR's, Allisport intercooler, Samco intercooler hoses, D4 rear lights, A bar, Big spot lights, Front headlight guards, 20'' Stormer wheels,
16th Apr 2011 11:56 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Getting pricy here too. I paid $1.46 a litre last time.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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