cw01 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I have ruined the sedimentor on my ex MOD 110. I tried to get the ( snapped, and wing nut broken ) drain plug out using a drill, and the new one wont fit correctly, so I presume i've ruined the threads. any suggestions?, or do I need a whole new sedimentor?, it's the one on the nearside rear chassis leg if that makes a difference. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I have ruined the sedimentor on my ex MOD 110. I tried to get the ( snapped, and wing nut broken ) drain plug out using a drill, and the new one wont fit correctly, so I presume i've ruined the threads. any suggestions?, or do I need a whole new sedimentor?, it's the one on the nearside rear chassis leg if that makes a difference. Chris. The one I bought was really cheap, I think I paid 6GBP off Ebay or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMc Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I have ruined the sedimentor on my ex MOD 110. I tried to get the ( snapped, and wing nut broken ) drain plug out using a drill, and the new one wont fit correctly, so I presume i've ruined the threads. any suggestions?, or do I need a whole new sedimentor?, it's the one on the nearside rear chassis leg if that makes a difference. Chris. All the component parts of Sedimenters and Fuel Filters used to be available from CAV/Lucas, I'm not sure if that's still the case now that they're Delphi Land Rover only supply the complete assembly (NRC9708) or service items, such as Seals, 'O' Rings, Washers and the nasty little plastic Drain Plug that snaps My tip would be - don't touch that Drain Plug!!! Instead, undo the long bolt that holds the Sedimenter Bowl to the Head and separate them to clean it out. Replace the Rubber Seals and 'O' Rings when re-assembling it - they're the same as the ones supplied with Fuel Filters (CAV296 type, or equivalent). . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjh Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I have ruined the sedimentor on my ex MOD 110. I tried to get the ( snapped, and wing nut broken ) drain plug out using a drill, and the new one wont fit correctly, so I presume i've ruined the threads. any suggestions?, or do I need a whole new sedimentor?, it's the one on the nearside rear chassis leg if that makes a difference. Chris. Hi Throw the whole unit in bin, and replace with fuel line. Or if you replace it do not try undoing the plastic plug in future, undo 11mm bolt from the top centre, and bowl willcome off clean out refit with new seal. keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNissanPrairie Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 remove bowl, drill out snapped plastic wing nut plug, tap to 1/4" BSP, install PTFE lined ball valve from RS/plumbers merchants etc instead. I've added a 1/4" allen keyed plug to the outlet of the valve to be on the safe side. Remove plug, open valve to drain, close valve, re-install plug. Simple's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 http://www.theyachtshop.co.uk/items/yacht-chandlery/motors~propulsion/fuel-line/delphi-hdf296-diesel-petrol-separator-detail.htm This seems like a good idea. What do you think? Aledged to be higher performance and you can see whats in there. sorry should have put this in the other thread i've just seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 http://www.theyachtshop.co.uk/items/yacht-chandlery/motors~propulsion/fuel-line/delphi-hdf296-diesel-petrol-separator-detail.htm This seems like a good idea. What do you think? Aledged to be higher performance and you can see whats in there. sorry should have put this in the other thread i've just seen. Duly merged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNissanPrairie Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 remember the sedimentor sits near the rear wheel and is capable of being hit by gravel/stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Thanks. they do a ali version but i suppose that removes the benefits. Any advice from any one the overlanders would be welcomed. If this is pointless then i'll stick with the enclosed model or genuine and replace the bleed screw for somethig that doesn't snap off......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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