P38 - Petrol Bomb ?

Hello everyone, I've joined this site as I currently own 3 Range Rovers, 2 x P38's and 1 Classic. I'm always meesing around with them and do most of my own repairs etc.

Yesterday I had a problem with my 4.6 HSE V8. No petrol was getting to the engine. Eventually traced the problem back to the Petrol Pump which was working but had fallen off it's assembly. It was still connected to the wiring but had become disconnected from the supply hose to the engine. I've now ordered a new one as there seems to be some parts missing which secure the pump in place and I suspect a previous owner has done a "bodge" job.

On strripping the pump assembly down I was completely amazed to see the exposed 12v wiring actually INSIDE the tank - How can this possibly be acceptable?? I would have thought that the slightest loose connection could cause a spark and convert my beloved motor to a 2 tonne petrol bomb???

Maybe you should post this in the freelander section as a helpful hint...

vapor in tank means it's not explosive, also external ones will always be fully submersed

Storm,
Why would it go in the Freelander section when it's a P38 ??
Or am I missing something?

andystring said:

Storm,
Why would it go in the Freelander section when it's a P38 ??
Or am I missing something?

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certain users of the forum are of the persuasion that all freelanders should be burnt.

Ah...cos u r missing something...have a quick look at the kind comments people post when someone wants advice with their gaylander....generally involves fire, explosions that sort of thing..

Thanks for your reply Fanatic, but what exactly do you mean by "also external ones will always be fully submersed"?

Ah, now I understand the Freelander comment - Very Funny.

I also happen to think they are a "hairdressers" car!

basically all fuel pumps will be in an atmosphere that is not combustible. whether it is tank or chassis mounted it will not achieve a combustible mixture.
Also it is the vapor that burns not the liquid

So can I conclude that my car has not been on the receiving end of really lethal bodge job then?

Can I go ahead and reassemble in the knowledge that I won't torch myself when I turn the key?

fanatic said:

basically all fuel pumps will be in an atmosphere that is not combustible. whether it is tank or chassis mounted it will not achieve a combustible mixture.
Also it is the vapor that burns not the liquid

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If the fuel tank is 1/4 full, is it not 3/4 full of vapour waiting to be ignited by by a spark from a loose wiring connection??

no because the petrol vapour/air mix wrong, though a match at a filler is rather exciting.
At your own risk
A coco can or golden syrup can or metal coffee can, small hole and spray petrol and light-at college everyone thought loads of spray. Unless right fuel air ratio it won't fly.