Nodge68
Well-Known Member
The head gasket on our Freeland has blown and it is going to cost more than the vehicle is worth to replace it. How do I syphon the tank so I don't waste half a tank of petrol when I scrap it?
Why scrap it? It's worth more than scrap value to someone to fix and use
dave21478
Active Member
Quick n dirty.....drill or punch a hole in the bottom of the tank. Have a couple of suitable containers ready.
If it has its existing fuel pump, take the exit pipe off the pump and route it into a container and apply 12v straight to the pump.
Otherwise, you need to find an old fuel pump, connect it to a battery and to the fuel line in the engine bay so it draws the fuel out. Could turn into a hassle to get the pump primed so it draws the fuel up.
However.....scrap value will get you at best £150 or so. Stick it on ebay, 99p start and no reserve with an honest ad and lots of clear photos. You will get a couple of hundred quid.
If it has its existing fuel pump, take the exit pipe off the pump and route it into a container and apply 12v straight to the pump.
Otherwise, you need to find an old fuel pump, connect it to a battery and to the fuel line in the engine bay so it draws the fuel out. Could turn into a hassle to get the pump primed so it draws the fuel up.
However.....scrap value will get you at best £150 or so. Stick it on ebay, 99p start and no reserve with an honest ad and lots of clear photos. You will get a couple of hundred quid.
Grit Valve
2000 4.6 Vouge
Don't drill it its dangerous !
Remove lift rear seats take out fuel pump get a clear hose and a contaner lower than the tank suck to you can just see the fuel put your thumb over the end lower into container hey presto
Remove lift rear seats take out fuel pump get a clear hose and a contaner lower than the tank suck to you can just see the fuel put your thumb over the end lower into container hey presto
Freelaner
Landy Driver
The head gasket on our Freeland has blown and it is going to cost more than the vehicle is worth to replace it. How do I syphon the tank so I don't waste half a tank of petrol when I scrap it?
More than £150?
Local breakers pays £130 for scrap vehicles.
Optimus Prime
Well-Known Member
surely can just remove the exit pipe from the fuel pump and turn the ignition on ?
Grit Valve
2000 4.6 Vouge
Probably lol just assumed it was dead
Freelaner
Landy Driver
WLJayne
Well-Known Member
Get in touch with JJ Car Parts, they are specialist FL breakers and top blokes. See what they offer you for it. You'll get much more than scrappy will offer and they'll probably collect too.
JJ Car Parts LTD - Proffesional Land Rover Freelander Parts
Will.
JJ Car Parts LTD - Proffesional Land Rover Freelander Parts
Will.
Right, I'll give that a go.
