western Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 on a friends we have had a look at the parts info but cannot find it. N reg 95/96 model year Discovery [was a V8] now a 300Tdi. found this fuel line connector leaking from the rear pipe connection into the connector, does anyone recognise the inline connector, it looks to be a push fit type similar to those used for axle/gearbox breather systems photo's below show it's location on the subject vehicle help pleaee ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Looks a lot like a compression air fitting as you suggest. I'd be worried that a air line was used and not fuel safe pipe and fittings when it was converted. Might be simplest and safest to run a length of fuel safe pipe without joints. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 the pipes look to be original [not sure if LR ever used yellow nylon fuel pipes] we know the vehicle was converted from V8 to 300tdi back in early 2014, my friend bought the Disco in 2015 when it hadn't been run for at least 6 months, he noticed some wet patches under it in the last few days, so we just had to find out where it was leaking from, he's going to a diesel injection place on monday on his day off to see if they can sort it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooops Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Its defo an air fitting, I'm using the same thing on my D3 x2 on its suitability for fuel use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Most modern vehicles are using push fit fittngs on their fuel lines and have for many years. as they are easily demountable by pushing the locking ring back against the pressure to release. they seal with an "O" ring which is suitable for the liquid they carry. If the pipe is damaged with a scratch or split they will leak. a simple solution might be to take the fitting apart and check the seal and pipe or use a copper compression fitting as most lines are either 8 or 10mm diameter. Don't overtighten as the pipe will collapse. I have bypassed my sedimentor with a 10 x 8mm reducer with no problem and also replaced a faulty pipe from the tank with a length of 8mm copper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Thanks all for the info, my friend has obtained some nylon inline connections he is going to try this afternoon, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 just wrap this up, my mate obtained a new 8 to 10mm inline connector from a local hydraulics place, all fitted & leak free, so he's a happy boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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