Fuel pressure regulator

[defender2]

I have a fuel leak at the fuel pressure regulator, i am going to change the gasket on it is it a straight forward job? any help would be great Cheers. Discovery 2 TD5 1998

 

[jamesmartin]

usually leaks out of regulator,i remove lifting eye and you will need 10mm socket and extension for bottom bolt ,i have to lay over rocker box to get my hands in

 

[defender2]

Cheers, how long a job any idea it looks staright forward?

 

[jamesmartin]

an hour

 

[sparky steve]

an hour

what took you so long???

 

[jamesmartin]

not as quick as i used to be ,ive worn my arms out

 

[sierrafery]

Cheers, how long a job any idea it looks staright forward?

it depends on your handiness ... one way is here TD5 Disco fuel pressure regulator - LR4x4 - The Land Rover Forum

 

[mikes lr]

not the easyist of jobs bottom bolt is a pain to get at and mayby a skint knuckle or to enjoy

 

[sparky steve]

not the easyist of jobs bottom bolt is a pain to get at and mayby a skint knuckle or to enjoy

easy using a 1/4 drive socket on a long extention.
putting the bolt back in just cover head with a small bit of electrical tape and stick on socket..

 

[mikes lr]

easy using a 1/4 drive socket on a long extention.
putting the bolt back in just cover head with a small bit of electrical tape and stick on socket..

yep i used super glue done the trick but not easy with motor neuron disease /i got shaky hands like