Hi There

My 2003 TD4 Freelander has just developed a strange noise coming from the driver's side rear wheel arch. It sounds like a fan turning, and from reading various posts I suspect the fuel pump is faulty. Can someone advise if I am on the right track?

It has just been in for a 60,000 mile service last week and I know as part of that service the fuel filter is replaced, but I am not sure if this could have anything to do with my issue - thoughts?

I just heard the noise tonight and I am going to phone the dealer in the morning to see what they say.

Cheers
Steve

secondry fuel riser pump, probably on the way out, or are you hearing bubbles? could be an air leak.
i have a spare (second hand but good) pump kicking around if you want that for 40 notes plus postage. saves buying a new one

Hi

Just been to the dealer this morning and they have identified the problem as being a faulty fuel pump which needs to be replaced.

They have quoted £250 and it will only take half an hour.

Does any one know if this is an easy job to do and recommendation on sourcing a replacement would be useful.

Cheers
Steve

well steve, like i said, i have a econd hand one that is fine if you want to take the risk, if not there are occasionally ones new floating on ebay.

to change it out is easy if you can get the truck up on some service ramps as there are a couple of little nuts you have to undo underneath. or if your a scrawny little rake of a man (which the 24 stone of me is not) you can shimmy under and do them.

I found it easyer to loose the rear wheel, pull the inner arch lining out then undo these nuts, that way you can see what your up against.

pull the ABS brake sensor connector, then the fuel pipes (there quick connect) and pump wiring loom.

the pump and filter is contained on an assembely that drops off the studs where you just undid the nuts, so drop that bad boy out, then you need a pair of plyers to remove a little bugger of a clip that retains the pump in its holder. then you just pust the pump out of its holder.

insert the new one and off you go, just do everything in reverse and your good to go.

if you are brave, and can see what your doing its possible to drop the pump assembly out with out loosing the rear wheel, but as your not sure what your upagainst then its best to loose the wheel, that way you can see what your doing.

you will get wet during the process, so use a drip tray, and try not to get the fuel on your tarmac drive or the lawn!.

Its easy enough, no special tool needed, is your a novice i'd say it would take between 1 and 2 hours.

TIP:
1. start the engine once the new pump is fitted, before putting the wheel on and arch lining just to check everythig is fine.

2. dont do what i did and lean in, check its in neutral and crank her over on the jack. PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE CLUTCH!!! i didnt one time and the thing jumped off the jack and landed on the brake drum. School boy error.

Hi

Thanks for the offer and advice but the fuel pump just 'went west' tonight on the way home from work in middle of a set of roadworks. Thank God I was going down hill and was able to free wheel to the end of the cones and get to hard shoulder.

I need the car for work so it looks like its off to the dealership on Monday on the back of truck!!!

Once again thanks for you help

Cheers
Steve

well good luck. and get the dam old part off them, just to be sure.

feel free to pop back for more hel whne u need it.

UC