D2 TD5 fuel regulator leak

morning all, my land on failed its MOT on a small fuel leak which after
A session on the net and an inspection seems to be the case.
I have ordered a replacement regulator kit from eBay rather than buying a complete unit....but now I'm wondering if I have made the right decision
Has anyone out there just fitted a replacement reg and was it ok please ?

thanks as always.

Done it this week, hope you have bought the kit with a new regulator and not just the seals, this is all you need the Aluminium housing just needs a bit of a clean and blow down.
Mine had the dreaded TD5 won't start with fuel pump squealing disease so I changed filter, injector seals, bleed valve then pressure regulator.
Be as clean as possible clean around it before you start and carefull not to use any rags which are a bit fluffy.
It's pretty easy to do just take off the lifting bracket put a container underneath to catch the small diesel spill, check everything as you take it off so that you don't put things back wrong.
Make sure you have some decent circling pliers to take out the regulator, clean everything and if possible blow with air then re assemble, don't forget the small fat o ring in the block which seals the diesel inlet, and take care to change the small o rings on the end of the diesel pipes, I rub a bit of grease on my fingers and lube the all of the o rings before assembly.
When it is back run the auto bleed 4 or 5 times to get rid of any air and also to flush out any possible contamination, you don't want any muck in those injectors.
Don't be intimidated it is not hard like any job just take time to do it carefully.

as said above. did mine a few weeks ago and been fine since.. only grumble i have was the kit was £40 and now its £20 still a lot cheaper than a new one though

Thanks for your reply Raywin, good advice. Although the bottom bolt looks tricky to get out oryou have a top tip please ?
Thanks

Thanks xat44, the cheaper one comes from Spain and I can't wait for delivery as I have 10 days to fix for Mot re test. Glad to hear it all works though.

albyfrosty said:

Thanks for your reply Raywin, good advice. Although the bottom bolt looks tricky to get out oryou have a top tip please ?
Thanks

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I thought that but I was surprised that it was not so bad, I have a Halfords 1/4" drive socket set and it is very handy for jobs like this, I found the correct socket by trying it on the top bolts which are visible then I put a short extension onto the socket and pushed it carefully onto the bolt head then while holding it onto the bolt I pushed the ratchet onto the extension, take care you keep things square or you risk damaging the bolt head.
I always follow the rule take the worst one out first, then ( hopefully) it can be spun out with your fingers when it is cracked, not easy access and I suspect the person who designed the Land Rover expected everyone who works on them would be a part time gynaecologist.

When it goes back a smear of copper slip, and another golden rule: put in all of the bolts before you tighten any of them.
Good luck but I think you will be surprised, it is much easier than I expected.

I replaced a fuel regulator on my last D2 (about a year ago), as far as I can remember the kit was around £30. It's an easy enough job to do providing you don't rush it and keep everything clean. I've since heard of someone that had the same job done at a landy dealership........... £320

Sorry...me again what is the correct way to disconnect the electrical socket with the metal clip please ? I do t want to stress everything as she is getting old and frigile��

Just use some long nose pliers and grip the wire clip in the centre then pull it right off the plug.
It comes off at 90 degrees to the plug itself and mine came off quite easily, careful not to tug too hard and loose it.
After it is off the plug just pulls straight off, may need a wiggle if it has been on a while.
Take the temp sensor out completely and watch out for the sealing washer, again make sure it is clean when you put it back. Taking it out gives better access to the diesel pipes.

Just wondered,did it go well

Nigel-S said:

I replaced a fuel regulator on my last D2 (about a year ago), as far as I can remember the kit was around £30. It's an easy enough job to do providing you don't rush it and keep everything clean. I've since heard of someone that had the same job done at a landy dealership........... £320

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Had mine done last year, or perhaps I was. Paid nearly that

Sorry not to post back I've got a fuel filter which is stuck on now.....never a dull moment with these trucks.....yes we got there in the end....it's just a crap design....what were they thinking when this went on the drawing board...apart from after sale service revenue.....

Thanks for everyone's help and comments you can't beat this forum.