Freelander 1 1.8 fuel filter???

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Hi everyone.
Quick question .. I'm going to change the fuel filter on our 1.8 2004 (54 plate - only just bought it) as I think it may have been neglected. Although its had a recent service.
The engine revs are 'hunting' by maybe a 100 rpm at idle when hot. Runs great and starts great, just a wee fluctuation at idle.

Anyway.. where is the filter? Im cofused because I see lots of talk about 'in tank' filters, which is fine , but when I go to buy a new one I find a normal 'in line' one listed.
This one on eurocarparts...is this correct?
Crosland Fuel FilterProduct Code: 503670018

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Hi.
It is indeed a in tank filter and the picture above is NOT the correct filter for your vehicle, the following part numbers are for the filter you will need.
WFL000010 Genuine Land Rover £42.02 inc UK VAT.
WFL000010P - OEM £23.94 inc UK VAT.
WFL000010P - Aftermarket £18.50 inc UK VAT. Available from Rimmer Brothers.
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Ah. The one with the sender unit etc.?
Cheers for that.
So.. what the hell is the one I posted for? :confused:

And does the fuel filter sound a likely cuplrit for fluctuating revs at idle?
 
Ah. The one with the sender unit etc.?
Cheers for that.
So.. what the hell is the one I posted for? :confused:

And does the fuel filter sound a likely cuplrit for fluctuating revs at idle?

I've found it is better to replace the complete pump assembly, rather than mess about trying to fit a filter onto the pump housing.

Slight hunting at idle can be a few things. The IACV would be the first thing to look at. This gives random idle speed fluctuations. It probably just needs a clean.

A regular dip in idle speed before recovering is likely to be the AC compressor cycling in and out.
 
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"A regular dip in idle speed before recovering is likely to be the AC compressor cycling in and out."...

Hang on!.... That might be it! Wife was driving and I didn't think to ask if the AC was on. It could be that.:rolleyes:
I shall investigate later.

And what the hell is the 'IACV'..??
 
"A regular dip in idle speed before recovering is likely to be the AC compressor cycling in and out."...

Hang on!.... That might be it! Wife was driving and I didn't think to ask if the AC was on. It could be that.:rolleyes:
I shall investigate later.

And what the hell is the 'IACV'..??

The AC is active whenever the heater control is set to a screen position.

IACV = Idle Air Control Valve. This is a servo controlled air bypass valve for engine idle speed control. The ECU indexes the servo to increase or decrease idle speed.
 
Well took the valve off and it was solid with carbon. Flushed it both directions with cleaner and used a little brush to scrub inside it.
Once the black **** stopped coming out it was 'loose' inside. Popped it back on and it idles like a new motor!
Thanks for the tip guys.
 
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