P38 Thor Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Repair

[Hammer H]

My fuel gauge stopped working some time ago. Decided to have a look and what I found was one of the contacts on the sender had a bad connection and was not firmly in place, in fact it could be turned easily with a pair of pliers. I rotated the connection several times with the pliers to gain a better connection and then gently punched it firmly into place.

Gauge is now working fine.

Used a multi-tool to cut the floor and done in five minutes. (the fuel lines/cables sat at least 1cm below the bottom of the floor so no problems with damaging them in mine.

[wayneg]

Nice work, I had a similar issue resolved just by cleaning the track however I never considered the connectivity of that joint so a good bit of info.
Did you change the fuel pump, a cheap generic one will fit, get one ready for next time if you have not changed it yet.

[Hammer H]

Nice work, I had a similar issue resolved just by cleaning the track however I never considered the connectivity of that joint so a good bit of info.
Did you change the fuel pump, a cheap generic one will fit, get one ready for next time if you have not changed it yet.

Hi Wayne I didn't replace the fuel pump but that is a concern, didn't realise it could be replaced with a generic pump, any recommendations for a generic replacement pump?

[wayneg]

Have a read of the below thread. Pay attention to the R10 hose.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range-rover/160342-thor-fuel-pump-renew-fuel-filter-renew-fuel-level-sender-clean.html

You will not find a cheaper pump than this, it should be an exact fit into the fuel filter as its a Bosch 38mm clone
NEW Electric Fuel Pump Strainer Install FIT Honda CAR 12V TOP Quality | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-OEM-Electric-Fuel-Pump-Strainer-Install-Fit-Honda-Car-12V-TOP-Quality-/331404671203?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d2941f8e3)

[Hammer H]

Have a read of the below thread. Pay attention to the R10 hose.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range-rover/160342-thor-fuel-pump-renew-fuel-filter-renew-fuel-level-sender-clean.html

You will not find a cheaper pump than this, it should be an exact fit into the fuel filter as its a Bosch 38mm clone
NEW Electric Fuel Pump Strainer Install FIT Honda CAR 12V TOP Quality | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-OEM-Electric-Fuel-Pump-Strainer-Install-Fit-Honda-Car-12V-TOP-Quality-/331404671203?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d2941f8e3)


Thanks Wayne

will order now