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Range Rover Classic 2.4 / 2.5 VM turbodiesel: drain fuel sedimenter / water trap

Fuel & air · Range Rover Classic (1970–96) · 1986–1992

How often: every 6,000 mi or 6 months, whichever comes first. Water in diesel corrodes the injection pump. Drain it before it gets there.

Work safely: support the vehicle on axle stands, never a jack alone; let it cool first. Check figures against your workshop manual. You do this work at your own risk.

Parts

None

Tools

Container
Rag

Step by step

Find the sedimenter (usually on the chassis rail, inside the left or right front wheel arch).
Slacken the drain tap at the bottom and let it run into a container until clean diesel comes out with no water.
Close the tap. If a lot of water came out, drain again after a week and check your fuel source.

More Range Rover Classic 2.4 / 2.5 VM turbodiesel servicing

Engine oil & filter change every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Air filter element every 12,000 mi or year
Fuel filter change & bleed every 12,000 mi or year
Check coolant level, hoses and head gasket signs every 3,000 mi or 3 months
Fan / auxiliary belt check every 12,000 mi or year
Coolant drain, flush & refill every 2 yrs
Grease propshafts every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Check swivel housings & seals every 12,000 mi or year
Check gearbox, transfer & axle oil levels every 12,000 mi or year
Change gearbox & transfer box oil every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs
Change front & rear axle oil every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs
Steering & power steering check every 12,000 mi or year
Inspect pads, discs & brake hoses every 12,000 mi or year
Adjust transmission handbrake every 12,000 mi or year
Brake & clutch fluid change every 2 yrs
Suspension bushes, arms & dampers every 12,000 mi or year
Wheel bearings & hub seals every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs
Automatic gearbox fluid & filter change every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs
Chassis & bulkhead inspection, rust-proofing every year
Annual safety inspection every year
Monthly walk-round checks every month

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