Topic: Can I remove the sedimeter? (Read 2863 times)

stuntman · « **on:** February 10, 2008, 07:46:36 »

Well I'm having a mare of a time welding all manner of bits on my chassis, whilst moving the sedimeter bowl out of the way, both of the copper pipes split,

So my question is, can i remove it completely? Also what size fittings are used on the pipe?

Thanks in advance

Andi K

Richie_EB4 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2008, 08:44:37 »

Yes you can remove it......i normaly just use fuel hose to join the plastic pipes together.

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2008, 16:21:34 »

Petrol hose should be more than man enough for the job.

ian101 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2008, 17:29:00 »

Yeah took mine off a couple of years ago now and have had no probs, just make sure to keep on top of your regular fuel filter.

stuntman · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2008, 09:00:29 »

Thanks for the replies chaps, I have removed the sodding thing,

You know I can't belive how badly made the chassis is on my disco, rust everywhere and mud traps on every bracket, oh joy lots more welding to do

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:48:01 »

Quote from: stuntman on February 12, 2008, 09:00:29

Thanks for the replies chaps, I have removed the sodding thing,

Can I have it please?

stuntman · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2008, 09:23:29 »

You're welcome to it chap,

I may have to put it back on as I'm having starting issues on cold mornings that I never had BEFORE I took it off, once I've resolved this you're welcome to it RRB

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2008, 02:35:05 »

Ta, I'm having sediment problems with Biodiesel.

AndyMacG · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2008, 21:06:14 »

I cleaned mine out today and was amazed at the crud that was in it, think the past owner had been running on waste veg oil from a chippy as there was bits of batter and allsorts in it

BigA · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2008, 21:40:12 »

may be a silly question, but are they easy enough to clean out? i presumed there was another filter in there :?

Ja1983 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2008, 20:09:31 »

Quote from: BigA on February 17, 2008, 21:40:12

may be a silly question, but are they easy enough to clean out? i presumed there was another filter in there :?

i attempted to remove/clean mine.... can of WD40, and broken 11mm spanner later i decided it was a job for some other poor sod!

the issue i have with removing it is that by replacing it with a rubber hose, its vulnerable to veg oil attack.. and the theory that it is there for a purpose (namely to stop big turdy lumps bunging up the fuel lines) also leves me reluctant to chop it out.

i`m not saying its vital, most defenders dont have one, and in theory they are more likely (been the worker of the family) to suffer from issues.

BigA · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2008, 21:09:13 »

the next time i am under there, looking at it and thinking, i wonder if i can replace or clean that, i may actually have a go at removing it :roll:

Ja1983 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2008, 21:30:48 »

3 simple steps....

1) buy a new one
2) kick, cut, beat & otherwise break the old one off
3) fit new unit

;)

stageonesimmo · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2008, 00:23:02 »

Next job on my list, (as in renewing it, but with a clear bowl version to better see what water/junk is in there), - the only tool going outside for the removal process is the angle-grinder............. :dance:

stuntman · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2008, 10:14:50 »

The thing is I have the world rustiest disco, 100's of chassis holes, bad body rot, and prous copper pipes every where. When I touched the copper pipes going into sedimeter it just collapsed, not unlike my brake lines! So getting rid of it was one last thing go rusty again :roll:

BigA · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2008, 10:53:14 »

the mention of "angle-grinder" and i am wanting to go at get started now :P

stageonesimmo · « **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2008, 19:14:03 »

Stuntman, I can see the logic, but with a situation like that the chances are you have more the average amount of crud knocking about in the fuel system so you actually need one MORE than others, if you see my point.............

clover · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2008, 21:01:42 »

OK you got me interested... where is this sedimeter thing to be found?

Ja1983 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2008, 21:22:36 »

Quote from: discopinky on February 19, 2008, 21:01:42

OK you got me interested... where is this sedimeter thing to be found?

in between the fuel tank, and the tube on the chassis, tucked away on the drivers side behing the chassis rail ;)

stuntman · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:56:02 »

I'm having possible second thoughts aswell stageonesimmo, however, I'm thinking of putting in a smaller tank in place of the one I have (it leaks!), as I'm having thoughts of sticking a winch under the floor and the fuel tank is in the way. I have no idea what to do about I'm just starting to throw some ideas around :)

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