The tank did seem to be pressurised when I removed the cap - positively not negatively, I assume thats the fuel return? To put it in context, I had driven it, stopped it and immediately removed the cap seconds after a several mile journey. I know the TD5's with electric pumps have pressured...

Ok thanks. Starts and runs great - Will do 60 etc but not for long, maybe a mile - but it certainly drives as normal before the falter kicks in, will run at 45 all day. No smoke except a little after overnight start up but just a puff really so no issue there. I've driven it with fuel cap...

Reporting back - The pump fitted to my Landy has the Series 3 pump, part number 563146 and it seems it fits early 2.5's turbo and NA. However, to make it fit and match pipe entry you need to remove the screws from the pump lid, turn the lid anti clockwise to next screwholes and retighten. In my...

Ah, I see - I hadn't reckoned on that. It looks like is been on some time (as the grubby pics show you) so I'll go for a straight replacement if I can, I don't fancy messing with the pipework - as JM said - its agro. As the top can be moved around I can't see a problem using it - fuel volumes...

Yes it does, but also says Normaly Aspirated - mines a Turbo. The angles shown on the pump entry and exit are different to my one too (the 563146 points towards the flange, mine is pointing away from the flange - an assumption again, but I'm reckoning on undoing it and twisting the top plate...

Ok thanks Marmaduke and JM - Looks like it is one of those.

Hello Jamesmartin - As per my original post, I mention mine looks like a 563146 - I am enquiring if it actually is one. Catalogues I've seen listing it as series 2 & 3 pump?

Your pic says use RTC6180 Repair Kit up to 19j14097J - Mine does split as you can see, and engine number is earlier than 19j14097j (19j10.. in fact) Anyone know the number to replace the whole pump rather than kit it - Could it be the 563146?

Here is my whole engine..

I've attached a pic now Marmaduke. Your pic looks like those offered, but very different to mine.

Pipes going into it are plastic

...or it might be. I have an 88 NINETY (never know whether to refer to this as a Defender or not?) and I have a problem when driving at 50 plus. It dies after 10 sec or so at 50+ and falters until it drops to about 40, recovers all on its own, and is happy to maintain sub 50 without incident...

Cracking job Marmaduke - Looks really nice. On my LR I see it has a horizontal strengthening bar running through the area you needed to cut out, it doesn't appear to be shown in your pics - Had you removed it prior to pics or was it not fitted on your's I wonder?

Had a search but could not find anything current so any help appreciated. I'd like side windows in my 90 3 door van, but am nervous about slicing into it myself. Anyone had these fitted anywhere within 30 miles of Dartford? If so, an idea of cost with or without window cost would be a decider -...

Well after all that it turned out to be the fuel pump was up the shoot. It had been (unconsciously) discounted as we were convinced it had run out of fuel, and when fuel was added it made a difference. Also, when turning over it was smoking and attempting to start. ALSO, the fuel pump was...

Thanks all - waiting for chance to try all this when I get access to landy. Clearly not a good thing to run out with these LR's given all the experiences shown above.

the easiest way to get air out of the fuel system is out of the injectors, tow starting is the easiest way, saves the starter and battery :D Ok great - When you have tried starting on the starter does it feel like its trying to start, ie helping the starter along, or does it just turn with...

Ah thats interesting too - I haven't been able to get access to the LR as its still at the garage. You say you have the same problem, you are not having to tow it each time you want to start it are you? Or once started on a tow it keeps going? The garage did say they had tried a tow with no...