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
www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic130062.html
and
www.disco4.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=41000 ,
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[@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

[@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]

😂

[@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?

[@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 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@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?

[@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.

[@rusty911s2]

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

[@stuartrob1]

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

[@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...

[@Landybandy1]

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

[@jaldeborgh]

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

[@nevillechisholm6540]

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

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@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

[@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]

💪🙏😊🙋‍♀️

[@meraioanvasile3635]

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

[@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.

[@peterfeltham5612]

You are too modest,brilliant job done.

[@mcgaag]

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@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

[@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.

[@Goonit83]

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

[@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

[@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 .

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@arekguinness2342]

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

[@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 ???

[@joseignaciogarciaperez6412]

Eres un crack , me alegra que haya una persona como tu en youtube , muchas gracias por tus videos , los que tenemos un discovery3 te lo agradecemos de corazon, porque nos enseñas cosas que nos costarian muchos euros .1000000 thanks. Saludos desde Marbella ESPAÑA

[@Vera_and_Christian]

I'll answer in English, thank you for your comment 😃👍🙏. Thankfully Google Translate exists. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@winnerscirclehorseracingin2518]

Feel of a thriller movie. Great work of Art with Disco. God Bless. Love from India.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@mickbawn6815]

Your such a clever chap ! Love it !

[@jeffreywilkinson2679]

Once again, your brilliant analysis and attention to detail has delivered a wonderful result for Fabian and an entertaining video for us. Thank you Christian and Vera.

[@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

[@chrisrea7347]

Good job and lateral thinking!!

[@secpac58chichi]

excellent - I have a D1 and really enjoyed this

[@TheMzx124]

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

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

I really enjoyed your video and have now subscribed. I have a 23 year old Mercedes SL and I think what you are doing shows that taking a pragmatic approach and learning about your issues is clearly better than leading with your open wallet, I have also had to do this because there are very few garage mechanics now that know how to work on my car. Your calm and competent style and excellent English has reminded me very much of my good friend Soenke in Wuppertal and how much I love Germany so hopefully soon I will be able to visit again. Mit freundlichen gruben.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃Thank You, we always appreciate when someone really gets what we doing here. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@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

[@andrewhope3405]

Another great video guys! keep up the good work!

[@boatingsibbingandwandering3262]

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

[@BLinDPAnCakE]

Lovely video. I want to hear more from Vera!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@macbroch3756]

You guys are the best 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@rrshse6704]

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

[@dougwernham5209]

Excellent video

[@Nigel-nar53]

Another good one. Cheers Guys.... 👍

[@robertot8180]

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

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@VictorVerhagen]

You are a genius !!! Respect

[@theobien5399]

You guys and dolls are FANTASTIC. Enjoyed it again all tha way. Very interesting, i’m going to change my dieselfilter along with the oil change next time (i followed your advise and i’ve also ordered a spare one)

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Christian, of course did not order the spare one. So I have to do that again. 😃👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@eddiecleaver5376]

Brilliant - I love a success story! Danke

[@mfanelobhebhe5585]

Clever man, good job

[@davidridley247]

Another great vid, much appreciated guys. Jag dealers same in the UK. Bought my XJ, with 25k miles, secondhand from the original supplying dealer, full dealer service history, 3 annual stamps. I'm sure the fuel filter was the original factory installed one, as was the air filter. I do all my own servicing, least I know its been done. Also I use a K&N air filter & as long as its correctly oiled then it'll filter better & at higher flow rates than the paper one.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Sorry just only saw your comment. We get so many that I miss sometimes a couple. It is so great that you are able to service your car. At least you know now that it has been taken care of. Unbelievable sometimes. But we'll do a service on our Steering Pump, probably on the next weekend, which we neglected to do for 120000kms (not on purpose). 😃👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@brianbrown826]

Excellent video Christian. I think all dealers are on the make. Here in the UK I have a Mercedes and am lucky to have a very good mechanic, works for himself so only does the work that is necessary to keep the car in good order and safe.

[@paulwright4765]

Nice video - thanks for making.

[@hansvanleersum8309]

Realy fantastic! Good job. Hans van leersum.

[@katlegomohlala6655]

Like truly, you this channel makes me want to go buy myself a Discovery 3/4.

[@offroadingfoz]

Fantastic video once again

[@Marc-fn4ib]

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

[@gijoemolinaro]

Great video guys

[@sanatandharma4435]

Excellent job! I did a similar thing with my Mercedes Vito, changed the fluids and filters only for the head gasket to go! It's goodbye Vito!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😳🤦‍♀️ that's terrible, but thanks for the kudos on our video. That is greatly appreciated. 🙋‍♀️ 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

[@declanjoyce8640]

Best wishes from Nottingham England...

[@andrewellis3083]

Great video, cheap fix, impressive 👍

[@peternash6206]

I wish I had seen your video before I changed the fuel filter and sensor after getting an error message. Dealer wanted €2200. and I purchased the parts and fitted everything for €120. OK my fingers still hurt but now I know how I should have done it - thanks guys.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@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. 😅🙋‍♀️

[@bigsmoke6189]

Nice work guys 👍

[@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!

[@desertking4u]

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

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thank you 😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@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.

[@nigelbarker9278]

Great job

[@paulp96275]

Dealers ha!! Great vid nice saving 👍👨🏻‍🏭🇬🇧

[@happyjohnwalks]

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

[@MrAtheHun]

What a great video, and all done in a second language, brilliant thank you, (although the dog was very quiet, maybe he was busy translating in his head). Sorry to hear that just like in the UK, franchised dealers are the absolute worst for maintenance. I imagine it’s because they feel they have guaranteed business from the sales department? 👍

[@TheDaf95xf]

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

[@eskimojulie]

Good job 😀

[@davidelliott5843]

The great David Vizard tested the K&N filters way back and found that, despite their seemingly large pore size, actually cleaned the air at least as well as the standard paper element. The only proviso was that you should use the correct K&N filter oil to retain the dust attracting sticky surface.

[@HeavyDragoon]

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

[@ROGEXTREME]

Great video, very entertaining. Long live Land Rover, the main dealers are known to be rubbish but we have some excellent independent LR specialists in the UK that do a proper job.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Yes you are right of course, and we do not mean to offend any Land Rover dealers or specialists. But on this car, we did not even show half of the stuff that got messed up by professionals. 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@leehayward2268]

@@Vera_and_Christian i looked at mine today and noticed the sensor on the bottom of the filter is missing, i wonder if this is whats potentially causing my codes

[@angelo-212lb]

The only dislike 👎🏿 is from the old fuel filter that get ripped at the end of the video 😂. Great video, bytheway!

[@disco3hudds187]

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

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We believe so too 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@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

[@adnanozdemir8610]

I really d we enjoyed guys keep it up 👍

[@nicknick-ht5dv]

great job

[@stefanblakeman3317]

Great job boys very interesting and fantastic results . You could have fill the filter before replacing on vehicle . Some people only like working on petrol vehicles because of the smell stay with in your cloths and does not wash out

[@idriskhoram7476]

So kind of you!!!!!

[@tonisindustries5433]

supper video macht weiter so

[@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

[@chrislant4829]

Great video and so nice you help your friends. Careful vera doesn't leave you for her new friend Luna.. lol

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@adriaanpretorius3411]

Cute dog! Greetings from a chilly Pretoria South Africa 8 May 2021.

[@007Gofer]

Ha I loved watching this video. Had a good laugh when the lady said oh shit when the container over flowed haha!! Brilliant but love the data you took down while testing which is exactly what I do as well.

[@leehughes2181]

great videos.I recently bought my 07 discovery 3 se tdv6. it has 147000 miles and up until its last service from the garage i bought it from it was always land rover main dealer serviced watching your videos certainly helps with not only maintanence but also checking and changing things that may have been missed. i currently have the epb screem but not all the time only occasionally.the box that governs the epb looks well maintained and all the cables look clean etc going to try changing the rear discks pads and shoes and re callibrating the shoes hopefully this does the trick. hopefully :-|

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍💪 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@eshanjhungeer1372]

Very help thank you

[@bobhope6161]

Awesome vid

[@PurityVendetta]

As I might have said, we have a 2000 D2 TD5 which we love, but watching your videos is beginning to make me think I've been too worried about maintaining a D3 if we had to replace ours. I don't like K&N filters either, cheap and nasty but very expensive to buy. We have a Luna too, ours is a mini schnauzer girl... we have three, two girls and a boy 🐺❤️

[@janneoksanen4162]

Awesome video! Reminds me of the episode of Wheeler Dealers where Edd fixed that expensive Audi TT gearbox problem with a single bolt. Also reminded me when and why I decided to switch to independent garages here: I had an odd electrical problem years ago (Chevy Cruze back then), asked about it during regular service and the fellow behind the counter said"Well, we could TRY replacing the EGR valve and see if that works." I figured just TRYING a 700eur repair felt a bit unreasonable...

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We love Wheelers Dealers 😃👍. Yes, that is what they said to Fabian too...lets start and then we'll see... 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@darrenphillips6456]

Thank you for a very well put together video. I feel I need to warn you that the paper air filter element does not allow through as much air as the K&N gauze. I had a problem with a Volvo D3 boat engine that I work on - essentially the engine was not reaching peak rpm & this was the problem.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Yes, we considered this and Fabian will change the filter again as soon as he experiences problems with the air intake. 🙋‍♀️ Vera