Water in Fuel

The sensor is in the bottom of the fuel filter under the bonnet. Theres a stopcock under there that can be used to drain it immediately. Failure to do so can damage your expensive injector pump. Your handbook should tell you this!

Thanks Phil
Yes we have drained the filter both times as per the book. What my concern is is how much water is in the tanks itself.

Cheers
Howard.

Air carries water and air replaces fuel in the tank. Condensation occurs and water will build up slowly. Water will dissipate slowly into the fuel and this can be helped along with fuel additive. The water goes through the combustion process with the fuel.

A lot of water in the fuel can come from various obvious sources but high humidity followed by cold nights can be a nuisance too. The drain on the filter is one thing but my advice is to get the vehicle level and drain any water that will spread to the drain plug. Follow up with the filter drain and add a generous amount of additive which may help the injectors too.

That what I did last time I had water in the tank and it worked. Now I am reminded to put some additive in as it has been a year since the last dose. Keeping water out keeps the fungus from growing and blocking the filter.

Owen

See what Diesel additives there are that will help move the water/moisture out. Metho helps in petrol engines, not sure about diesel. Fill up the tank elsewhere and see how you go.

worked at a servo for 5 yrs and our secret was pour metho in....half a bottle for a full tank.....

laura