Thread: Fuel tank leak

Tank cracking was an issue on some models of D1.They crack on the top.

My brother had to replace his in his petrol D1,with a second hand tank.The first second hand one he got also leaked.No one was able to repair the original.

The tanks differed over the years,so be careful if you get another.

There was also a recall on many,but his VIN was not in the recall.He has had the vehicle since it was one year old.

The 2" filler hose could be loose.
The 1" fast fill breather hose could be split.
The breather grommets at the 4 corners could be loose.
The fuel pump assembly seal could be loose or damaged.

And as mentioned the tank could be cracked. Filling the tank brim full is not a good idea.

Access to the fuel pump assembly is via a hatch under the load space carpet, it's not very difficult to have a look up there.

Bee utey

It appears without removing the tank that the leak is coming from the rear drivers side high up on the tank where a white soft plastic insert enters the tank there is a small flexible pipe attached to this, would this be one of the breather grommets and if so what fix is required.
Also while ive got you, going to South Australia middle of next month pulling a van ( not with the Disco), How will the roads be around Eyre Pen and Flinders Ranges. Thanks in advance for mechanical advice and road condition report.
Sparky

Procedure? Remove the tank, inspect and replace the damaged part and refit. I'd suggest finding a second hand tank from a wreck and installing that instead, they are pretty easy to acquire for very little. Or just don't fill it all the way up. I threw out a whole stack of them a few years ago as no-one wanted them at the time.

As for roads, always look up the latest road reports before you travel. There have been a number of heavy rain events in SA recently and I've no idea how long they'll continue for.

Outback road conditions Here.

Other road conditions Here.