Freelander Fuel Tank Issues

Hi guys, I'm new here so please be gentle.

Over the last month my freelander has had power drop issues which felt like lack of fuel (diesel) or maybee a split turbo pipe, but it was very intermitent and I did'nt pay it enough attention. Upshot was the AA man at the side of the road said it was the low pressure fuel pump. This was replaced the next day by my pal, a genuine mechanic (something I'm not) and it broke again, this time because the lazy sod had forgot to replace the filter, which was done asap.

Now it runs like a dream. As long as there is more than a third of a tank of diesel in it. When it's full, not a problem, but when fuel is low the fuel starvation issues start and it's a bugger to start, sometimes starting with a plume of grey/white smoke, and the idle fluctuates as well which pushes me towards fuel but what do I know.

Any ideas guys.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice given.

Si

problem with the pick up pipe in the tank, it's drawing air instead of fuel, need to take the sender out and give it a good case of looking at

I take it by the sender you mean the bit under the panel under the rear seat.

Is that easy to get out and put back in again?

I managed it so it can't be too difficult. The Haines manual talks you through it but basically unscrew access panel, use a drift (or hit a big screwdriver with a hammer) to undo the ring, wiggle the assembly out.

Cheers

Blippie