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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055  |
Sounds like one of the (4)pipes has split,cost me £70 (the cheapest pipe anorl
 ,I think a return from the fuel filter ) for a LR replacement,it split on the connector so dint know if it could be repaired,with a bright torch and one of them flexi extendable mirror things you can see exactly which one it is.Empty your fuel tank completely if your doing it on your own.Surprisingly the bolts came out easily,world of hurt if they don't (onna 110).Good luck!! Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5. |
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17th Aug 2015 11:03am |
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| fumiyasu Member Since: 19 Jun 2015 Location: Oxon Posts: 99  
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Cool, sound like I just need to find a way to store 60litres of diesel... Probably try to get it into my other car which convienently is almost empty today.
Was it just 4 bolts and the tow bar to remove the tank? I am thinking I would probably give the bolts a go and see how easy or hard the are before taking it to someone... |
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17th Aug 2015 11:21am |
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| Oakseywick Member Since: 20 Dec 2014 Location: Cirencester Posts: 1002  
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I had to replace the fuel pump on my 90 (2000MY) ended up cutting access panel in floor as it looked like a git of a job to drop tank. Bought a stainless panel designed to cover the hole afterwards can post picture later if you like. Makes it easy to access if you need to again
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17th Aug 2015 1:51pm |
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| fumiyasu Member Since: 19 Jun 2015 Location: Oxon Posts: 99
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yes, would like to see that, I guess you just bolted it down?
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17th Aug 2015 1:57pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443  
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You might just want to look at this thread I did when I changed my pump as I didn't want to disturb the tow bracketry and reduce the likelihood of breaking anything when dropping the tank. It also allows you to sort things out when the fuel tank is nearly full
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic28189....+fuel+pump |
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17th Aug 2015 1:58pm |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2242 
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I did drop the tank but managed to snap one of the fuel line fittings whilst reassembling. A huge pain of a job to repair even using the metal replacements I got from 4x4overlander. The long fuel pipe which runs from tank to engine costs about £200, which was of course the one I damaged. I would advise cutting a hole in the floor!
Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread |
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17th Aug 2015 2:36pm |
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| Oakseywick Member Since: 20 Dec 2014 Location: Cirencester Posts: 1002
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Here is a picture of the cover I think the firm it came from are called 4muddyfeet.
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17th Aug 2015 5:33pm |
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| fumiyasu Member Since: 19 Jun 2015 Location: Oxon Posts: 99
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Looks like hole in the floor is the popular solution. The muddy feet plate looks really good, didn't realise there was a purpose made product for this...
I do have a brand new Bosch angle grinder I brought a couple months back, maybe its time to test it out. So once I ve cut a hole, I guess if its the shorter pipes that runs from the filter to the sender then its just a case of disconnecting each end and wiggle out? |
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17th Aug 2015 6:18pm |
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| fumiyasu Member Since: 19 Jun 2015 Location: Oxon Posts: 99
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Thanks JWL, just looked at your post and saw the strengthening ribs under the floor, did everyone else cut that too? Just thinking as I don't have ply or anything on the floor, would that make the floor flex more than it already is when someones on it?
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17th Aug 2015 6:40pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443
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There is quite a lot of strength in the floor as it is but you could allways put an insert in along the lines of a manhole which would be more than enough. I've seen various inspection covers used including plastic ones out of the Screwfix catalogue used to access heating pipes and electrics found under floors.
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17th Aug 2015 6:49pm |
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| Oakseywick Member Since: 20 Dec 2014 Location: Cirencester Posts: 1002
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Cut through floor rib aswell so good access for pump. No noticeable flex in floor, the plate is pretty strong.
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18th Aug 2015 7:39am |
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| fumiyasu Member Since: 19 Jun 2015 Location: Oxon Posts: 99
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Cool, should be OK then, thanks both.
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18th Aug 2015 6:49pm |
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