Replacing lift-pump

Just looking at what I need to replace my lift pump. Looking at this one: Fuel Pump BMW T.D (VDO) ESR1111G Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

Does it come with a new sealing washer? Cannot see one listed on the site?

I've looked at the tool required to get the old pump out, LRT-19-001. They must **** themselves when they think up the prices. Looks like some people use a filter-strap-wrench. Any other ideas?

Cheers.

Grrrrrr said:

Just looking at what I need to replace my lift pump. Looking at this one: Fuel Pump BMW T.D (VDO) ESR1111G Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

Does it come with a new sealing washer? Cannot see one listed on the site?

I've looked at the tool required to get the old pump out, LRT-19-001. They must **** themselves when they think up the prices. Looks like some people use a filter-strap-wrench. Any other ideas?

Cheers.

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Depends how strong you are. I tapped the collar with a small hammer and a block of hard wood to get it started then a pair of gloved hands. Mine didn't come with the seal but with the olives and unions . I got mine from Foundary 4x4 and it's still going strong (kiss of death?)

You won't need a new seal and the collar is easy enough to get undone as Alan says. That is the one i fitted to mine.

Excellent. Best get an order in then!

Any nuts / bolts likely to be rusted beyond repair? Given the location I'm tempted to replace with stainless.

Grrrrrr said:

Excellent. Best get an order in then!

Any nuts / bolts likely to be rusted beyond repair? Given the location I'm tempted to replace with stainless.

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Not really. Just put some Plusgas on the long centre one at the rear that the tank bracket hooks onto to make removal and re assembly easier. If you snap it off getting the tank back up would be a pain in the arse. Front of tank needs to be dropped only partially until you can reach in and disconnect vent pipe Etc. Then it can be dropped unhooked at back and removed fully.

I'll try and get under during the week and give everything a bit of a squirt!

Is there a drain for the fuel tank?

Got about half a tank of diesel left!

Grrrrrr said:

Is there a drain for the fuel tank?

Got about half a tank of diesel left!

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No.

Good ol' Syphon method!!

Saint.V8 said:

Good ol' Syphon method!!

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I don't fancy a mouthful of diesel!

Bugger. May have to source a pump. Of course, bridging the battery to pin 5 on relay 12 would have been favourite but ...

Grrrrrr said:

I don't fancy a mouthful of diesel!

Bugger. May have to source a pump. Of course, bridging the battery to pin 5 on relay 12 would have been favourite but ...

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Clear pipe....can see it coming then!

Saint.V8 said:

Clear pipe....can see it coming then!

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Sounds like one for the ladies. Sorry I'll get my coat.

Saint.V8 said:

Clear pipe....can see it coming then!

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Or use an oil syringe or similar to produce the initial suck.

I'll see how much a cheap pump is. A neighbour has bought one to suck the oil out the sump through the dip-stick but he's retired and off living it large in his caravan ... again. How lucky are the the pensioners of today?

Push the tube in to the tank as far as you can, block the end pull tube out lower than tank unblock, that should start the syphon and no mouth full of diesel.

Grrrrrr said:

Or use an oil syringe or similar to produce the initial suck.

I'll see how much a cheap pump is. A neighbour has bought one to suck the oil out the sump through the dip-stick but he's retired and off living it large in his caravan ... again. How lucky are the the pensioners of today?

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Your not talking about Mozz are you.

Just been out and sprayed the bolts with Plusgas. Only 5 of them. Doesn't look too bad (famous last words.)

The filler neck looks tricky. Clip is rusted solid and the rubber looks like it is about to fall apart. Is it the same rubber hose for petrol and diesel?

tomcat59alan said:

Your not talking about Mozz are you.

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I thought that was his gamekeeper's?

brianp38dse said:

Push the tube in to the tank as far as you can, block the end pull tube out lower than tank unblock, that should start the syphon and no mouth full of diesel.

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Main issue is that the suspension isn't on high and the tank is at best level with my Jerry can. Might get some of it in but doubt all of it without a bit of help.

Guess I just have to make the tank light enough to manhandle.

Grrrrrr said:

Main issue is that the suspension isn't on high and the tank is at best level with my Jerry can. Might get some of it in but doubt all of it without a bit of help.

Guess I just have to make the tank light enough to manhandle.

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You can get cheap siphon pumps in some DIY stores, just a bulb to squeeze to get the flow started, cost about €6 here.

If you can get a pipe into the tank, block the filler pipe with a rag and use an air line to pressurise the tank, not to much. This will force diesel into the pipe. When it's syphoning release the pressure, job jobbed.