Blanked off fuel filter bleed screw

rcrossle said:

Hi - First post since joining. I've had my 1997 Wolf Defender 90 for about a week now. It's in great condition. However, when i went to give it a basic service, i notice that the fuel filter bleed screw is missing and appears to have been covered off with some sort of paste. Does anyone know whether I can remove this and replace with a standard bleed screw. Reluctant to just scrape it off in case there is some reason - other than a bodge - for it being missing. I've attached a couple of pictures to show what I mean.View attachment 211364

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jamesmartin said:

i wouldnt touch it ,youd probably end up getting another filter head, besides you dont need to bleed it there just slacken the front banjo on injector pump to bleed the system

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v8250 said:

+1 @jamesmartin , looks like someone has used chemical metal/JB Weld, so imagine a PO has mullered the thread. If it gets difficult replacement units are readily available and not expensive

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROV...-FUEL-FILTER-ASSEMBLY-WJN500180-/370590405383

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