Sedimeter

Tom79 · #1 17th-January-2009, 21:12

Hi can anyone tell me how to clean my sedimeter on a 300tdi. I'm not sure how to shut the fuel off. I doubt this has ever been done on my car so will probably be a b*****d to get it off !
Cheers, Tom.

redhand · #2 17th-January-2009, 21:13

you don't need to shut the fuel off cos it only flows when the pumps switched on. Just buy a new sedimentor. cos you'll snap the draincock when you try to empty it.

mark1971 · #3 17th-January-2009, 21:23

dont bother buying 1, and dont bother with the drain plug!
on the top of the sedimentor is an 11mm bolt that runs down and holds it to the bracket with your fuel lines (you dont have to mess with them!), undo that and put sumat under to catch any fuel spilled when you take the sedimentor off. now its off clean it out and refit with new seal if poss.. will take you 10-20 mins and well worth doing

Tom79 · #4 17th-January-2009, 21:25

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Originally Posted by mark1971

dont bother buying 1, and dont bother with the drain plug!
on the top of the sedimentor is an 11mm bolt that runs down and holds it to the bracket with your fuel lines (you dont have to mess with them!), undo that and put sumat under to catch any fuel spilled when you take the sedimentor off. now its off clean it out and refit with new seal if poss.. will take you 10-20 mins and well worth doing

Thanks very much I'll try that tomorrow.

mark1971 · #5 17th-January-2009, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Tom79

Thanks very much I'll try that tomorrow.

no probs tom.. its a no brainer when you see it. 1 tip is when your ready to refit, fill the sedimentor if poss with fuel to get rid of air in the system..

sambodisco · #6 17th-January-2009, 21:43

hi guys, i was going to do mine today, i know its some where begind a rear wheel, however i couldnt find it! sorry for my dumbness but does anyone have any pics or anything ??

Tom79 · #7 17th-January-2009, 21:48

i may have the same problem tomorrow!! i dont think there is even a pic in the haynes manual

sambodisco · #8 17th-January-2009, 21:52

dam, well i got told it was behind the rear wheel. i cant see nothing ! it all just looks mucky lol. could do with doing this tho, i know it has never ever been done

sambodisco · #9 17th-January-2009, 21:59

found this on another thread..... will have a better look tomoro, hope it helps.

You'll need to get right under it to see it, should be just above the rear axel, tucked in by the inside of the right hand (drivers) main chassis beam.

Could not have one fitted I suppose, I know people who have taken them off. Dunno why you would though, unless the jap motors arent fitted with it anyway. It does give you better filter life and it don't take a lot of looking after so I'm gonna leave mine fitted.

thebiglad · #10 17th-January-2009, 22:03

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Originally Posted by sambodisco

dam, well i got told it was behind the rear wheel. i cant see nothing ! it all just looks mucky lol. could do with doing this tho, i know it has never ever been done

The fuel sedimenter is JUST forward of the rear axle, fastened to the drivers side chassis rail. It looks like a filter housing.

Cheerz
Dave