Has anyone run a TD5 out of fuel?

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Ok, I've read in the manual that there is a procedure for re-priming everything.

My question is, has anyone actually run one out of fuel? Did you manage to get it re-started ok?

[FenianEel]

Ok, I've read in the manual that there is a procedure for re-priming everything.

My question is, has anyone actually run one out of fuel? Did you manage to get it re-started ok?

I have run out twice. First time about 18mths ago, no worries, procedure as per handbook. My fault.:o

Last time not long ago. Mate 'drove it dry', then cranked the battery dead. Result - one shagged fuel pump :mad: $1000 bill, Not happy Jan.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=35936&highlight=fuel+pump

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I have run out twice. First time about 18mths ago, no worries, procedure as per handbook. My fault.:o

Last time not long ago. Mate 'drove it dry', then cranked the battery dead. Result - one shagged fuel pump :mad: $1000 bill, Not happy Jan.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=35936&highlight=fuel+pump

Hmmm... that's kind of comforting :o :eek: :p

[spudboy]

Yep - ran out 2 or 3 times. It takes 2 or 3 minutes of Ignition on, wait, ignition off, ignition on, wait, etc for the fuel pump to cycle through and purge all the air. Then with a bit of cranking she starts up again. Lots of black smoke for a few seconds and then good as gold.

Hope I haven't damaged the fuel pump 'cause that's an expensive one to replace.

[130man]

Yes, I have, and the procedure in the manual worked perfectly.130man.

[cartm58]

I have run out twice. First time about 18mths ago, no worries, procedure as per handbook. My fault.:o

Last time not long ago. Mate 'drove it dry', then cranked the battery dead. Result - one shagged fuel pump :mad: $1000 bill, Not happy Jan.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=35936&highlight=fuel+pump
Well in my book he is only a mate if forked the $1000 for the damage he did, if he simply handed you back the vehicle and let you pay the $1000 yourself he ain't a mate he is **** pure and simple

[hiline]

Well in my book he is only a mate if forked the $1000 for the damage he did, if he simply handed you back the vehicle and let you pay the $1000 yourself he ain't a mate he is **** pure and simple


not the kind of mate i'd call a mate
if that was the case

[FenianEel]

Hmm, well, yes, mate:mad:

Mate has many meanings and uses in Australia

i.e. F**k off MATE!
Oi! mate - don't do that or I'll smash ya
etc,etc....

He is a decent bloke and has done a fair bit for us, so I wasn't too hard....I know he will come through with some $ too
Or I'll cut his jacobs off:twisted: :D