In-Tank Fuel Pump

[DiscoKym]

While researching buying Disco 2 TD5 I was told they need a new $550 in-tank fuel pump every 2 years. Can anyone confirm or bust this one.

[Nicky]

While researching buying Disco 2 TD5 I was told they need a new $550 in-tank fuel pump every 2 years. Can anyone confirm or bust this one.

Who told you that? Mine's been going trouble-free since 2003.

[alpick]

Mines going fine, 12yrs and 135k km.(but the replacement is on the shelf and I carry it when remote).

[DiscoKym]

So sounds like the Land Rover Mechanic near me is trying to drum up work????

[XHPBT1]

Mines still going since 2001 with 268000kms

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[trevor]

18months and 30k and fine. Before that was 8 years and 180k

[Disco Muppet]

Sounds a bit sus to me...
Not that it surprises me.. Lots of people tell you all the things that need replacing when they don't...
Hope this helps
Cheers
Muppet

[adonuff]

Hi
Mine is still going strong too, 2002 model Its more likely the fuel lines that run from the pump will give trouble. Mine rubbed through and sprayed a lot of diesel everywhere.
The cause on mine was the wiring loom between the fuel tank and body rubbed through the fuel lines. Others have had simular dramas with the lines rubbing trough on the chassis or body.
Was not too expensive to repair but a lot of work, Fuel pump out, tank drained and removed, lines replaced & refit.
The New lines I wrapped with that spiral stuff they use on wireing looms and any possible areas that might rub were protected.
This should be a must look at for any Disco 2 TD5 owner (not sure about the V8's).
I think some amount of protection/prevention can be done without removing the tank, a hoist would be good it is a bit tight and hard to see, a lot would have to be done by feel ! But might save dramas later?

[alpick]

The 2000 td5's were not included in the fuel line repair recall, it was later models that had the problem, there is no recall notice for my model vehicle on the topix site.

[Alex 110]

I agree with all the previous respondents - 2000 model, 173000km, AFAIK not done before Dec2011 when I bought it, no problems in the 10000km I've put on it since.
One thing I've heard about the in-tank fuel pumps is that the fuel acts as a heat sink & if the tank gets low the pump can overheat (mech advised me not to let the wifes commodore get below 1/4 tank) so as a preventive measure refuel before the light comes on.

[bob10]

While researching buying Disco 2 TD5 I was told they need a new $550 in-tank fuel pump every 2 years. Can anyone confirm or bust this one.

Tempting Murphy's, law, 1999 D2 td5, 347000 KMS., original fuel pump. [now I've done it, touch wood] Bob

[OffTrack]

The 2000 td5's were not included in the fuel line repair recall, it was later models that had the problem, there is no recall notice for my model vehicle on the topix site.

Exactly right. 2001-2004 were covered by the "diesel fuel pipe foul condition" recall.

The affected serial numbers were: LT7336101 to LT865281

LT865281 was a 19/04/2004 build so the problem appears to have been fixed for the final month of production. 27/5/2004 being the date the last D2 came of the production line.

[NWTASD2]

Thanks OFFTRACK..

I fall into the April 2001 category.

vin:SALLTGM931A710982

TD5 Series 2

How do I find out if it was done?

Cheers.

[alpick]

VIN:
SALLTGM931A710982
Vehicle:
Discovery 2
Model year:
2001
Build date:
17-Nov-2000

Selling dealer:
M1154
Warranty start date:
22-Dec-2001

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/930.jpg
Outstanding Campaigns: A148 - ABS Modulator Valve Covers


Your vehicle read out from topix.

does build date 2000 mean you dont need to worry about the fuel line issue?

[NWTASD2]

I'm not sure?

Also what is the ABS Modulator Valve Cover issue and would that still need attention?

Anybody who knows a bit more would be welcome to advise.

Cheers.

[stallie]

Mine just went at 185000. And I ordered one from LRdriect in the UK (around 230 quid) on Thursday night and it was on my doorstep at 11am Monday morning. :)

[DiscoKym]

They also mentioned:

3 Years for the fuel pressure regulator..

5-6 Years for the Fuel Injection Harness..

[alpick]

It's about every 70k km for the injector harness, and my FPR was replaced after 7 years/110k km.

[Slunnie]

Yep, for me:
Now have almost 210,000km on my MY00.5 TD5 Disco

Fuel pump at about 180,000km

Injector loom at about 100,000km and not since

FPR was years and years ago, but has just started leaking again so somewhere around 100-110,000km and 210,000km sounds about right.