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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => DIESEL => Topic started by: h20melon on June 08, 2012, 07:50:25

Title: Diesel Water Trap
Post by: h20melon on June 08, 2012, 07:50:25

Can anyone tell me if there is a water trap somewhere in the system for a diesel engine?  Have been talking to people who own diesel vehicles, and they say they have had to empty the water trap once a year due to some service stations can have condensation/water in the fuel (not on purpose though).

In a months time, I plan on driving from Wollongong to Broken Hill area (3,600km trip) and want to be prepared for anything that could go wrong - especially when there will be no phone reception most of the time.

Thanks

Title: Re: Diesel Water Trap
Post by: Shambles on June 08, 2012, 08:26:57

Hi h20melon - spooky username given your question about H₂O :D

The fuel filter should trap any water that makes it up from the tank.

Here's one thread...

https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=10977.0 (https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=10977.0)

You can find more by putting the words "diesel water filter" (without quotes) in the search box ;)

Welcome to the club :goodjob:

Title: Re: Diesel Water Trap
Post by: h20melon on June 08, 2012, 10:15:35

Thanks Shambles

Title: Re: Diesel Water Trap
Post by: Dazzler on June 08, 2012, 11:14:06

Hi H2O welcome to the club/forum.. Shambles reply is a bit watered down but hopefully you get the idea...  :winker:

Title: Re: Diesel Water Trap
Post by: eye30 on June 08, 2012, 11:35:56

Quote from: h20melon on June 08, 2012, 07:50:25

Can anyone tell me if there is a water trap somewhere in the system for a diesel engine? 

When I had my diesel, 2007 year, the answers was a NO.

The garage had to remove the filter unit to empty the water that was there.

Title: Re: Diesel Water Trap
Post by: h20melon on June 11, 2012, 08:39:24

Thanks guys.

I've had a close look at the Fuel Filter and looks pretty easy to access.  Will the fuel hose come off with the fuel line removing/disconnecting tools as like http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Stanley-A-C-Fuel-Line-Disconnect-Set-7-Piece.aspx?pid=123376#Description (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Stanley-A-C-Fuel-Line-Disconnect-Set-7-Piece.aspx?pid=123376#Description) ?  Hope so. 

I use to service my old commodore and use these to disconnect the fuel filter from the hoses, and the i30 looks similar.

I feel better now that nothing drastic has to happen if I run out of fuel - a simple process.