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After reading numerous posts, internet articles and etc, it appears the 2000-2007 BMW X5 4.4L with the M62 B44 TU Engine fuel pump is the same as the pump in the L322....

So I went to GSF near Heathrow and purchased this little baby (£170) from the BMW X5...
X5_Pump.JPG


This is the L322 Pump.....
L322_Pump.JPG


To me they look identical. (The X5 Pump has a plastic protection cap fitted that gets removed on fitment btw....)

Gonna pull the pump over the weekend and see if they are, and also how easy it is to open the Fuel sender/pump unit to replace the pump - according to Devon 4x4 it is fairly simple, and according to the link by Gencybay, they say it is easy enough to do.....

With luck I will post pics and details on completion - fingers crossed and all that jazz....!!
 
Saint.V8 said:
OK.....

After reading numerous posts, internet articles and etc, it appears the 2000-2007 BMW X5 4.4L with the M62 B44 TU Engine fuel pump is the same as the pump in the L322....

So I went to GSF near Heathrow and purchased this little baby (£170) from the BMW X5...
X5_Pump.JPG


This is the L322 Pump.....
L322_Pump.JPG


To me they look identical. (The X5 Pump has a plastic protection cap fitted that gets removed on fitment btw....)

Gonna pull the pump over the weekend and see if they are, and also how easy it is to open the Fuel sender/pump unit to replace the pump - according to Devon 4x4 it is fairly simple, and according to the link by Gencybay, they say it is easy enough to do.....

With luck I will post pics and details on completion - fingers crossed and all that jazz....!!
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Is the pump on the nearside saddlebag the same as the main pump?
 
Whether the second scavenge pump in the LH Saddle is the same I am not sure as I struggle to find reference for it, but it is wired in to the same pump connection as the Main Lift Pump....

Just gotta think of a way to drain the fuel out of the tank now!!
 
Saint.V8 said:
Whether the second scavenge pump in the LH Saddle is the same I am not sure as I struggle to find reference for it, but it is wired in to the same pump connection as the Main Lift Pump....

Just gotta think of a way to drain the fuel out of the tank now!!
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I don't know if there is a sender unit on top of the tank on the drivers side that you can remove. I use a vaccuum fuel drain system fed past the anti-syphon devices in the fuel filler neck when I drain em down. On the passenger side I remove the pump connection and use the vaccum on the feed hose but as your fuel is not contaminated you can use the pump itself.

On the passenger side of the vehicle you will find a flap underneath by the fuel tank. Remove the cover and you will find the scavenge pump. snip of the crimp type jubilee clip and power up the pump to empty that side of the tank. You can then fit a normal screw type jubilee clip to re-fit the pipe you removed.
 
ratty said:
I don't know if there is a sender unit on top of the tank on the drivers side that you can remove. I use a vaccuum fuel drain system fed past the anti-syphon devices in the fuel filler neck when I drain em down. On the passenger side I remove the pump connection and use the vaccum on the feed hose but as your fuel is not contaminated you can use the pump itself.

On the passenger side of the vehicle you will find a flap underneath by the fuel tank. Remove the cover and you will find the scavenge pump. snip of the crimp type jubilee clip and power up the pump to empty that side of the tank. You can then fit a normal screw type jubilee clip to re-fit the pipe you removed.
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Pumps not running so can't use the pump system to drain tank....

Was hoping that a pipe down the filler, with a screwdriver holding the anti-syphon flap open and a but of mindful sucking to syphon into sutable container would be sufficent - there is less that 1/4 tank of petrol in there...

Any other plans that don't use an electric pump??

Anyone know where you can get a hand operated pump from??
 
Saint.V8 said:
Good call - would prefer not to use electrickery as I am a pussy when it comes to H&S - Company I work for drum it into you so hard - it kinda sticks!!

But a damn good call for sure!
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If the tube is long enough the motor would not be any where near same for the battery and wires when you connect it but your choice ...
 
No not drop the tank - but I will have to get the fuel out of the tank (about 20litres worth) as I will be removing the Fuel Pump assembly and then take that apart - the fuel tank will be open to atmosphere the whole time - plus you have to reach into the tank to unplug the second scavenge pump in the LH saddle so you'll be working in the petrol....

Much rather drain it out and store it, that way minimal vapour will entre the cars cabin space!!
 
Saint.V8 said:
No not drop the tank - but I will have to get the fuel out of the tank (about 20litres worth) as I will be removing the Fuel Pump assembly and then take that apart - the fuel tank will be open to atmosphere the whole time - plus you have to reach into the tank to unplug the second scavenge pump in the LH saddle so you'll be working in the petrol....

Much rather drain it out and store it, that way minimal vapour will entre the cars cabin space!!
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Be careful it's the vapour that goes bang not the fuel itself. :D:D
 
A nearly empty fuel tank is more likely to explode than a full one - more oxygen mixed with the fuel vapour. As stated before, isolate electrics - I'd remove the battery completely so the lead cannot move and touch the battery accidentally. Some people wear an anti-static strap when working with fuel tanks - and leave the mobile in your house.
 
WooHooo - She lives again took about 4 hours (doing things slowly and photographing everything!!)

L322 Range Rover - Will She Start? - YouTube

Full report in the attached PDF file - bit of blurb on first page and then a journal of about 45 pictures detailing the procedure...

Thanks to all for your kind words and encouragement....hope the report and procedure helps others - that is what this forum is for afterall....

:5bparty::5bparty:

EDIT: for some reason when I created the PDF - the spell checker changd Venturi into Venture - so when you read it - substitute Venturi when it says Venture!!
 

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Stunning piece of work and documentation! Not sure I deserve that much credit for drawing your attention to another post.

It looks to me as if you wouldn't have saved that much time if you had bought the whole new unit from L/R.

A worthy how-to special for the impending L322's getting old and knackered sub-forum.

Just to put a cherry on top, could you call a main-dealer on Monday to enquire as to what would cost if they'd done it? It doesn't look like much change from a grand.

G~
 
Brilliant write up mate
Just as I'd expect from you lol

Way too much time on your hands :p

I'm sure it will be very useful to other members who get the same problem
 
gencybay said:
Stunning piece of work and documentation! Not sure I deserve that much credit for drawing your attention to another post.

It looks to me as if you wouldn't have saved that much time if you had bought the whole new unit from L/R.

A worthy how-to special for the impending L322's getting old and knackered sub-forum.

Just to put a cherry on top, could you call a main-dealer on Monday to enquire as to what would cost if they'd done it? It doesn't look like much change from a grand.

G~
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Awesome work Saint!

4 hours £100 plus VAT = £500 in labour from a Stealer, then the £400 for the part.

This is a money saving expert post!
Well done
 
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