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Land Rover Series IIA 2.25 diesel: fuel filter change & bleed

Fuel & air · Series IIA (1961–71) · 1961–1971

How often: every 12,000 mi or year, whichever comes first. Water and dirt destroy injection pumps and injectors.

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

Fuel filter element (with sealing rings)
Clean diesel to pre-fill

Tools

Filter wrench
Rags
Container

Step by step

Clean around the filter head. Unscrew the filter and catch the diesel.
Oil or wet the new seal with diesel. Fill the new filter with clean diesel if you can, then fit it hand tight.
Bleed: open the bleed screw on the filter head and operate the lift-pump priming lever (or hand primer) until fuel flows without bubbles. Close it.
Crank the engine in short bursts. If it will not start, bleed at the injection pump bleed screw as your manual describes.
Check for leaks with the engine running.

More Land Rover Series IIA 2.25 diesel servicing

Engine oil & filter change every 3,000 mi or 6 months
Clean oil-bath air cleaner every 6,000 mi or year
Drain fuel sedimenter / water trap every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Check & adjust valve clearances every 12,000 mi or year
Heater plug & starting check every 12,000 mi or year
Injector test & service every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs
Fan / auxiliary belt check every 6,000 mi or year
Coolant drain, flush & refill every 2 yrs
Grease propshafts & nipples every 3,000 mi or 6 months
Check swivel housing oil & seals every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Change swivel housing oil every 12,000 mi or year
Check gearbox, transfer & axle oil levels every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Change gearbox & transfer box oil every 12,000 mi or year
Change front & rear axle oil every 12,000 mi or year
Steering box, relay & joints check every 6,000 mi or year
Adjust drum brakes & handbrake every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Inspect brake shoes, cylinders & hoses every 12,000 mi or year
Brake & clutch fluid change every 2 yrs
Leaf springs, U-bolts & shackles every 12,000 mi or year
Wheel bearing play check every 12,000 mi or year
Chassis & bulkhead inspection, rust-proofing every year
Annual safety inspection every year
Monthly walk-round checks every month

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