Land Rover Discovery 3 - How to diagnose the low pressure fuel pump - Diesel filter change

#Landrover #LandroverDiscovery #LR3
Did you ever get a very high estimate from your service shop? Do you think you can trust them?
Replacing the high pressure fuel pump on this LR3 was estimated to be a 4000€ repair with body off.
We show you how we got it fixed for 40€ and some good luck.
Enjoy the video.
Vera & Christian
Robbie's Guide To The Low Pressure Fuel System of the Discovery 3 / LR3
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[@idriskhoram7476]

So kind of you!!!!!

[@hendrikboeschoten6496]

We like your vlog . I owned 3 Discoveries in the 90‘s , and had the most weird faults in the car . Made me ver buy again .

[@happyjohnwalks]

"I'm not smart", I agree, you are very smart! 😊

[@Marc-fn4ib]

Great content and explanation how to work on a LR. 👍👍

[@andrewellis3083]

Great video, cheap fix, impressive 👍

[@paulwright4765]

Nice video - thanks for making.

[@macbroch3756]

You guys are the best 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@VictorVerhagen]

You are a genius !!! Respect

[@Raysthebars]

Love your doggy 💕 More pup!☝🏻🤗

[@TheDefender1968]

We really can't trust dealers. Nothing like knowing how to do it. A hug from Portugal

[@BenMitro]

This is true in Australia too. Better choose your local mechanic carefully too.

[@on-site4094]

I know someone who went off-roading on a discovery and discovered hiking cause it brook down Land Rovers are very needy

[@gijoemolinaro]

Great video guys

[@adnanozdemir8610]

I really d we enjoyed guys keep it up 👍

[@robertchubb5602]

I have a 300tdi 90 Defender 90...and I found this very informative as I am thinking about a RR Sport Tdv8 and have heard this problem can also occur on that model too...I have subscribed....keep up the great work and greetings from England

[@caryknapton7233]

Most of us know where to look to do this, but your videos save us the time and gives us all entertainment along the way! Great stuff as always keep it coming...

[@vicpeterson4332]

Excellent video.I have just bought my first land rover sport .before that i had a jaguar.My Jaguar was diagnosed with a high rail pressure sensor fault.So bieng a squirell like you i eliminated all the expensive options and identi]fied it was the fuel filter.Problem sorted.Another sign was the MPG was showing 56 very erconomical after the filter change is was reading 42mpg.No more fuel starvation..I learn something new from your fantastic videos and am sure the knowledge will be very usefu as i dig into my LLSport. Thank you Christian and Vera

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😊🙏🙋‍♀️Vera

[@rangie944]

Another great and very interesting video, love it when Vera drifts off subject and we're watching the dog in the garden while Christian explain about fuel filter problems.

[@ascot4000]

I was nodding along until 4:23 came along when the surprise nearly knocked me off my comfy chair! 😇

[@Vera_and_Christian]

First rule: Google if there is a „Robbie‘s guide“. If yes, it’s a Walk in the Park. 👍👍👍 Christian

[@ascot4000]

@@Vera_and_Christian Second Rule: If you are unfortunate enough to be Robbie then then First Rule no longer applies? Seriously, always good to hear my guides are useful and help to save serious amounts of money. Thanks again for the video shout-out - it is appreciated as much as it was a surprise!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

@@ascot4000 😅👍You are our hero. We actually mention you a lot, like in this video right around 27:03 kzbin.info/www/bejne/roXCdqSnfa-nldE. Thanks for commenting. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@Vera_and_Christian]

@@ascot4000 😃👍 We are looking forward to that cup of tea with you. 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@desertking4u]

Another great and very interesting video !! SUPER !!!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thank you 😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@davidelliott5843]

That underside needs a good blast of chain saw bar oil thinned with white spirit. It's an excellent rust stopper and its very cheap.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃🙋‍♀️

[@petery3523]

Your friend is lucky to know both of you, great job on the repair of his Discovery. Your channel deserves a huge lift in subscriber numbers👌

[@Vera_and_Christian]

That is what we hope for the future. We could provide so much more content if the subscribers, but most importantly views would increase. 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@anthonywilson4873]

There is a drain fitting on the filter, put a pipe on it and slacken it to drain filter, did it make a mess when you took the filter off?

[@jaldeborgh]

This is the best part of KZbin, truly people helping people. Thanks, great video.

[@stuartrob1]

You and your wife made me smile, thank you . Top guy.

[@micklamb9942]

I had same problem with my Range Rover 3.6 v8 changed fuel filter and solved it

[@4kular]

LR proudly change the owners to mechanics :-)))

[@martinwalther358]

Vielen Dank für die aufklärenden Videos! Ich lebe in der Baja California Sur, Mexiko, und wollte letzte Woche in den USA einen LR4, V8, kaufen. Doch eure Videos haben mich endgültig überzeugt es bleiben zu lassen. Zumal der nächste LR Händler etwa 1200 Kilometer entfernt ist, ich selber zwei linke Hände und keine so gute „Hilfmechanikerin“ zur Seite habe. Apropos Bekleidung der Mechanikerinnen siehe Videos von „SARAH-n-tuned“…😂😂😂

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Wir kennen alle ihre Videos. Christian hätte auch gerne das ich in High Heels das Mittengetriebe mit Mini Rock ausbaue. Aber ich glaube das wird nicht passieren. 😅🙋‍♀️

[@oczeksky]

another great video . Christian I think the service of this car was made mostly by pen not by tools

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@banjobolt1]

@@Vera_and_Christian $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@omarelsharief]

Hey Christian, what could cause my LR3 to smell like petrol, I keep smelling strong peteol smell while parked, LR3 HSE V8 2009

[@bobhope6161]

Awesome vid

[@patrickflanagan8008]

Outstanding

[@erwinamante7264]

I love this video. Especially the support and enthusiasm of the wife. I also love the candid narrative of this video. Keep ut up guys! Stay safe and healthy!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😊👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@josephp5058]

Christian thank you for the reply decent of you and much appreciated - yes I saw your postings of your camera on the middle prop shaft bearing - I will give it a try

[@garyt.5219]

Just happened on this by accident, found myself completely mesmerised 👀. Love ❤️ Land Rover, hate the bills 💰😡!!......Every L/R owner should subscribe to this channel. You made DIY repair look so simple!!....Keep them coming....Excellent!!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😀👊🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@drewbale]

When the option allows I am moving next door to you Christian as anyone with a Land Rover needs a good friend like you and every man needs a Vera to keep them in place great video and as always good advice

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃😅👍 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@richvanm5223]

😂

[@user-pd4wy5db6w]

I love my 2010 discovery 4 2.7 tdv6 mostly because of your fantastic videos. I love the way you explained the correlation of the low pressure fuel system to the high pressure system. That explains the sensor thinking the rail pressure is too high because of the difference between the two systems.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

💪🙏😊🙋‍♀️

[@davidkettell6236]

i subscribed because you are so funny.it is no suprise to me that a dealership would say they changed a filter when they did not. i mark my tires before i have them rotated .caught a dealer once and never went back. i mark my oil filters before i have an oil change. bnever let someone take advantage of you, also check the color of your oil before and after an oil change to be sure they did the job.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@iknutis]

Changed my lpfp with a new OEM unit from LRDirect; 1.35Liters pr minute, 4psi at the scradervalve at idle, 1psi at 2000rpm. This is with a new original LR fuelfilter and filterbracket also. Pump is running at 2.7-3.0Amps.

[@iknutis]

So.. still not working. I’m losing pressure AFTER the filter. :/

[@Carlostrowbridge]

@@iknutis You need 1.7lts pier minutes. Good pump go to up 3.0Lts pier minutes.

[@iknutis]

@@Carlostrowbridge Aye, thats what they tell me. I’ve tried 3 different pumps now, all OEM. None draws more than 3.5 amps, none deliver more than 6.5psi at the filter, 4psi at the schrader and around 1.3-1.5liters pr minute.

[@trevorhart545]

Land Rover Dealership, Service, minor or major, at least £1,000. Local private dealer full service £250. Discovery(s) owner for 20 years.

[@amana1480]

Where are you based?

[@phattdaddy2974]

I hit the like button and I’m a subscriber, you guys should take a trip to Montana U.S. and we will visit Yellowstone after you pimp my 2007 LR3 4.4V8, right? Take care.

[@nevillechisholm6540]

Thanks Christian. We can learn a lot from your demeanour in handling problems.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@iknutis]

Found it! The video with the clickbaity title. 😂 Now I’m positive I need another and better new lpfp from island4x4.

[@milandjukic3589]

Christian and Vera great video and presentation from over the pond,,))))) 🇬🇧 fabian Christian will point you in the right direction))))

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@benjibob4662]

I really enjoyed this video, thankyou and i love your accent...Also i was going to buy a discovery 3 2 days ago but changed my mind at the last minute, because of all the horror stories about reliabilty...

[@Vera_and_Christian]

When you buy a Land Rover, or any other big heavy offroader SUV, you have to know more about that car than the owner does. Then you are going to get one that is reliable. 😃👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@TheBabass276]

The boss Mécanique LR je suis fan 😘de Normandie 🐄

[@frederickbowdler1509]

One of the very best videos I have seen on car maintenance amusing informative with brave presentations thank you merci beaucoup!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😊👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@TheMzx124]

German engineering ingenuity personified by these guys. Kudos...

[@VictorVerhagen]

I had the same issue, the car was going in to limp mode constantly and first thing I did I replaced the fuel filter and the damn water sensor screw broke off and it was leaking diesel everywhere, then I bought an whole fuel filter assembly including the a new filter and sensor which was only a few euros more than a plain filter and thankfully it solved the problem and the car drove perfectly.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃🙋‍♀️Vera

[@pondhead]

Good job, sounds like dealers in Germany are as bad as the UK then!

[@markansas1337]

I drive a petrol v8 lr3 yet here I am watching this video. You guys make this stuff fun to watch.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks, we can only dream of a Petrol V8 LR 3 👍. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@swh5113]

My MY 11 Discovery 4 2.7 Ltd was coming up with Gearbox error and causing the vehicle to stop and it needed to be restarted to clear the fault which would come back intermittently In the end we replaced the fuel filter Housing as well as the fuel filter The fuel filter had been replaced many times previously nut not the housing. This solved a problem that had been causing problems since new. The housing was very cheap to replace with the fuel filter. I will replace it every second time I replace the fuel filter.

[@bh635]

I have a question Lr time, why is 0.4l per minute ok for you fuel flow when on Robbie's Guide he says you need 1.7 -3 L per minute? I am scratching my head with this one

[@robertot8180]

Hope one day a can find a mechanic for my Range as honest and easy going like you man.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@meraioanvasile3635]

Love you guys and girls, thank you for all that you are doing

[@rusty911s2]

Love your videos: always learn something, always have a giggle. Thank you from the UK!

[@lynstoneham]

I really like watching your blogs but you baffle me with all the technical stuff I had a Discovery 3 for ten years

[@Goonit83]

I love that you’ve covered almost everything. Absolute legends 👍

[@chrisrea7347]

Good job and lateral thinking!!

[@jameshounslow]

Excellent video, one comment regarding the volume measurement - I couldnt see that anyone else has mentioned it, but you are not measuring the volume the pump can deliver using your method, you are only measuring the volume that can be delivered through the schrader valve at the system pressure, and add to this you have not stopped any back flow to the tank so you will be missing this also. If you want to measure the volume the pump can deliver then you need to disconnect the low pressure feed to the high pressure pump and measure the flow rate out of this hose.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

The procedure is out of the LR workshop manual. It needs to be measured this way in order to be able to compare to the LR absolute numbers in the manual. Christian

[@Landybandy1]

Another great video by you both. Sending you good health Christian & Vera. Looking forward to the next one.

[@peterfeltham5612]

You are too modest,brilliant job done.

[@mcgaag]

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@discoveryadventures2296]

Christian great to see you helping another Discovery owner. I always change the diesel filter yearly along with the front and rear diff oil. Another great video.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We do that too, especially the differential oil. 👍😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@erkanozturk3447]

Was für Differenzial Öl nimmst du ?? Und für die mittlere sperrdiffernzial ???

[@jonathancollard3710]

Excellent video... very entertaining, good use of humour and of course, well done to “Robbie” for initially showing how to diagnose the fault. Many thanks guys for illustrating how to make this fix. Big Hugs from U.K. 👍🏻

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃Thank you 😊🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@ascot4000]

Thank you for your kind complement on the guide. A somewhat late reply I know - I only became aware of this video and the link to the original guide when it appeared as a 'suggested' video today.

[@trsfc1595]

I like your methodical approach

[@lennyogden271]

Hi Guys fantastic videos I am hoping your video may help me so I got a lr3 a month ago fantastic car but it gose in to limp mode at 4000rpm takes a bit of doing I have gone back over last 3 years and the MD has done everything but change the Diesel filter I have a new filter on order I have had to do a EGR blank as well as I have never seen so much carbon have fun

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃good luck with yours, hope our videos help you. If you need a sticker for your car, email me🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@cyberprog]

You can buy complete rebuild kits for the pump. I sell injector repair kits for the TDV6 also :D

[@ponytrishpip]

K&N filters are rubbish. Great video thank you

[@tuopeeks]

Enjoyed your videos, hats off to your patience working on LR Discoveries. I gave up on my mine after 7 year ownership and have gone back to my Range Rover classics, as they are easier to work on.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

I'd love to have a Range Rover classic. 👍😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@pillefikert]

Great video, nice and clean explanations. My 2006 Disco 2.7 TDV6 HSE ran for years. Biggest issue I ever had was a bad battery that caused a million dashboard faults. Changed battery and it has ran faultless since. These cars are very solid, and easy to work on. Good job!

[@dmc1539]

Had the same year and model cost me a fortune while I had it. 3 compressors, 2 handbrake modules, multiple bushes in the suspension. Brake servo and master cylinder. Scrapped it at 10 years old when the main stealer wanted 6000 to replace the brake system. Biggest bag of crap ever.

[@secpac58chichi]

excellent - I have a D1 and really enjoyed this

[@declanjoyce8640]

Had the a similar experience in the 90's with an Austin Montego! Had it serviced at the local dealership, marked the relevant filters and none had been changed when I checked the next day. Seems this kind of practise never went away.

[@boatingsibbingandwandering3262]

Excellent work and video I love the way you keep so calm. Shame on the Land Rover dealership

[@mickbawn6815]

Your such a clever chap ! Love it !

[@davidelliott5843]

The best mechanics run local shops that depend on their hard won good reputation. They don't recommend unnecessary work because they need to keep their good name. Big franchised dealers dont give a ** and in any case they'll just swap boxes - at the customers expense of course.

[@johnroddy8756]

Nice looking car but they were always nothing but expensive trouble .

[@davidandvarley]

Enjoy your videos, and even more enjoy your bravery in maintaining LR's. When you wish to simplify your life strongly suggest you buy a Toyota 🤔😀

[@Vera_and_Christian]

I am going to ask this now everyone suggesting we get a Toyota: Do you actually own a Toyota Landcruiser? 😃👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@toyotatim2521]

Another great video, I can't believe the price of the fuel filter for this although the Mann filter in the UK is £55, expensive but they are the best.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Recently we bought Mahle filters. Christian

[@arekguinness2342]

Great movie. You are amazing, Christian. I wish you lived so far away. It would be nice to have a neighbor like you.. 👍

[@hansvanleersum8309]

Realy fantastic! Good job. Hans van leersum.

[@simonworman7898]

Landrover need to use this video to train their sevice guys and issue a medal for saving their good name. Who wants an unreliable expedition vehicle?

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍 You just have to know your vehicle and be ready to help yourself when going on expeditions. 😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@renaulttraficconversion]

I had the first version, Landrover Discovery. I had a noise near my feet. I took it to the dealer, and they replaced the hydraulic pump. I think that was a A$ 2000.00 job under warranty. The noise was still there. I did my own investigation and found it to be the steering column seal where it goes through the firewall. One squirt of silicone fixed the noise!!! The motto of this story and your video is "learn how to do your own maintenance".

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍 That's what our mission is. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@eddiecleaver5376]

Brilliant - I love a success story! Danke

[@dougwernham5209]

Excellent video

[@rrshse6704]

Brilliant job, keep up the good work, thank you! :)

[@johnbrookes9830]

Well done. I had the same issue with a Nissan. Various "experts" told me that all sorts of parts needed replacing. A new fuel filter fixed it, like you I checked the service history and noted it had never been changed.

[@mfanelobhebhe5585]

Clever man, good job

[@Infinityprops]

Great video, by the way I have one of those filter for sale, wrong one ordered

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Ours has a different filter unfortunately 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@Infinityprops]

​@@Vera_and_Christian Like mine, my disco is a 2005 one so the filter is different

[@papaeiche8322]

Great Video Christian, I have subscribed to your channel because it was so precise and at the same time having a simple dialogue. Excellent thank you.

[@nicknick-ht5dv]

great job

[@Nigel-nar53]

Another good one. Cheers Guys.... 👍

[@andrewhope3405]

Another great video guys! keep up the good work!

[@repentuklondonwatchman1373]

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLES

[@clutchboy999]

Well done Christian and Vera great work! I have the a similar issue and now I'm going to change my filter after following Robbies advice page!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi guys 👋🏻 Really enjoyed the video. Main dealerships are bug pants 🩲 The just like taking your dosh 💰 🙀 Cheers Stevie 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@nigelbarker9278]

Great job

[@daz.j]

awesome video i think the main dealer needs to see this and stop ripping people off

[@valruscheniko2321]

The dealer knows this already and that’s why he’s ripping people off!

[@JJ-mg1yx]

I would imagine that as the engine load increases, so does the fuel flow from the pump, and a partially blocked fuel filter would cause the necessary restriction to display a fault. Great troubleshooting Guys (and doggy)

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Hello JJ, the pump appears to be most used prior start and at low engine RPM. Once the RPM goes up, the high pressure pump sucks the fuel in nearly on its own. I saw this on the pressure gauge because it goes negative. You can actually pull the fuse and the car will still run too. In my world, this is why the fault did not kick in at high loads. It came when basically coasting over the country roads. This is when the fuel pump actually is required to supply fuel to the slow cranking high pressure pump. But I might be completely wrong too.

[@BLinDPAnCakE]

Lovely video. I want to hear more from Vera!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@disco3hudds187]

I would say that looks like the original filter. Another good video 👍

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We believe so too 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@offroadingfoz]

Fantastic video once again

[@MannyScoot]

I changed my fuel filter at 160,000 miles and it was the original.......It was never changed since 2006 .....The fuel filter was $119.00 and was charged $120.00 labor.....So it's pretty expensive service ....Just to change the fuel filter $250.00 US ......Greetings from Arizona !

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Yeah, that is why we do it ourselves, otherwise it is just too expensive to maintain. 👍🙋‍♀️Vera