P38 fuel pump

[rover-56]

I would like to buy a fuel pump as an emergency spare, I have read that a Commodore pump is a suitable replacement, can anyone tell me which model Commodore pump fits?
Or should I stick to genuine LR?
Thanks,
Terry

[bee utey]

Depends on which model P38 you're talking about. '94 to '98 is GEMS injection and can use a VN to VR pump inside your original pump housing with some possible wiring plug changes. '99 on is THOR injection and uses a different pump. In any case you won't find a genuine LR one for sale, the vehicles are way too old now, only aftermarket is available. A VDO brand pump seems to be the most recommended replacement brand.

[rover-56]

Thanks bee utey, mines a MY 2000. I should have said that.
I fitted a VDO pump into the TD5 Disco, seemed ok.
I don't mind changing internals if needed, I just need to know things will fit when the old pump fails.
Terry

[DavidP38]

i purchased a VDO (not cheap) as replacement and will install it this week as the original is done well over 300k now, i will look at the one I'm pulling out and keep a spare, i guess some Walbro or Bosch would fit but can't tell yet

mine blew a fuse once so I think it's about time to replace it

[rover-56]

i purchased a VDO (not cheap) as replacement and will install it this week as the original is done well over 300k now, i will look at the one I'm pulling out and keep a spare, i guess some Walbro or Bosch would fit but can't tell yet

mine blew a fuse once so I think it's about time to replace it

Mine occasionally makes unusual noises on cold mornings, that's what started me thinking about a spare.
But I don't think it's a quick replacement, the tank has to come out apparently.
I wonder if it has anti siphoning trickery like the D2 had. :mad:
Looks like it has to be a VDO.
Terry

[101RRS]

There are plenty of Thor RV8 fuel pumps on ebay for about $120.

[rover-56]

There are plenty of Thor RV8 fuel pumps on ebay for about $120.

Thanks Garry, I'll have a look.

[101RRS]

I bought the D2 version one year ago for $107. Fuel Pump Module Assembly for Land Rover Discovery 2 1998-2004 V8 4.0L 4.6L | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fuel-Pump-Module-Assembly-for-Land-Rover-Discovery-2-1998-2004-V8-4-0L-4-6L/223142528924?hash=item33f454c79c:g:IvMAAOSwAC1aNLC H)

Not sure if the P38 ones are the same but they also have the Commodore versions.

I guess you pay your money and take your chances but for the price it was worth a chance - seems the same as the OEM one but I have not as yet fitted it - OEM are very expensive.

Garry

[p38arover]

You might want to look at this thread. Fuel tank differences between GEMS and Thor (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range-rover/215248-fuel-tank-differences-between-gems-thor.html)

Towards the end, there are pics I took of the floor cutout I made to access the pump. I have the dimensions here somewhere.

[rover-56]

I bought the D2 version one year ago for $107. Fuel Pump Module Assembly for Land Rover Discovery 2 1998-2004 V8 4.0L 4.6L | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fuel-Pump-Module-Assembly-for-Land-Rover-Discovery-2-1998-2004-V8-4-0L-4-6L/223142528924?hash=item33f454c79c:g:IvMAAOSwAC1aNLC H)

Not sure if the P38 ones are the same but they also have the Commodore versions.

I guess you pay your money and take your chances but for the price it was worth a chance - seems the same as the OEM one but I have not as yet fitted it - OEM are very expensive.

Garry

Yes I bought a 2 stage VDO one for a D2 TD5. about $300 I think. Petrol one should be cheaper, I hope.
Terry

[rover-56]

You might want to look at this thread. Fuel tank differences between GEMS and Thor (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range-rover/215248-fuel-tank-differences-between-gems-thor.html)

Towards the end, there are pics I took of the floor cutout I made to access the pump. I have the dimensions here somewhere.

Thanks Ron, I'll have a read. I don't have to think about removing tank, or cutting holes. (Yet), but it's good to know what the options are.
Rover were kind enough to provide an access hole to the pump on the D2
Pity they weren't so accommodating with the P38.
Cheers,
Terry