Thread: 2003 disco fuel problem?

Originally Posted by sharmy

HI all
There is a worrying add for these pumps on the Island 4x4 UK site but I am unable to paste it to this post.Someone else may be able to oblige.
John

This is a worry. I have also purchased one of these being told that they are a good pump.

Here is the Island 4x4 ad.

Fuel Pump In-Tank D2 Td5 (Lucas) WFX000280 **SOLD WITH NO WARRANTY** Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

I could not stand the noise any longer. It was sounding like a gas turbine so I fitted a VDO pump[ $434 delivered from Island 4x4 UK] and it is now sounding and running like it should- quiet and smooth. I haven't tried a warranty claim as the lucas was still going and I wouldn't want a replacement anyway.I have learnt a costly lesson. The VDO cost less than the two aftermarket ones combined and I will now have piece of mind on my next trip to the WA goldfields.

John