Hi
Just wondering if anyone knows anything about the fuel pump in the petrol tank on a defender (2000 model, td5, 130). Its making very strange high pitched noises. I think its on the way out, and have been quoted $1450 (Aussie dollars) for a new one.
Can they be salvaged/fixed? Or is there an alternative external or after market one?
Any comments/ thoughts appreciated.
cam
Mine started doing tat half way through the warrantee. LR said it is normal ..... 3 years and 100 000 km later ...still singing and still running. Believe only LR pump fits ;-)
Hi Cam,
I've replaced mine with a pre-pump(in-tank pump)from an old 240/260 Volvo and they fit direct. Go to your nearest Swedish Wreckers and they have used ones by the dozens at the fraction of the price.
Hertriono
I think you vehicle might be petrol while the OP has a diesel. The diesel in-tank pump is a rather novel thing in that it pumps in two stages with fuel travelling to the engine during the first stage and returning to the in-tank pump to be pressurised to a higher level for the second stage. It does sound like a sophisticated/expensive piece of kit. As an aside, I don't like the TD5, considering it a clever but ultimately cheaply built and expensive to repair engine system by any standards.
Huw
I stand corrected. I only read 'petrol tank', which Cam might mean 'fuel tank'and didn't read it was for a Td5.
Hertriono
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