Thread: Starting difficulties

And another.. this one's a cracker on how / where to cut the carpet and floor, measurements, tool list, plus pics. Instead of bending the flap I'd suggest you mark up and drill holes for a hinge along one side and overlapping tabs on the other side. Then cut the panel flap on all sides. Then you'll be able to simply screw the hinge and tabs into place for a precision fit. In this way the flap won't drop through the floor as it will be held in a level position by the tabs.

Tank Fuel Pump Template P38 - Land Rover Zone

Originally Posted by Hoges

And another.. this one's a cracker on how / where to cut the carpet and floor, measurements, tool list, plus pics

Tank Fuel Pump Template P38 - Land Rover Zone

Yes, that was the set of instructions I used. Sadly mine was not as neat as his was but the rear seat covers it all afterwards.

Oh wow I am so nervous at the idea of cutting a hole in the floor of my car! but I have some very good news, whilst I was a little doubtful I thought we'd try tapping on the tank, and un-f**king-believably she cranked over with a massive splutter of blue smoke, idled rough for a couple of minutes, and then settled down and purred her way around Canberra for a couple of hours, starting again 2x in the process without a hitch! I'm so freaking happy pump is being ordered from the uk at less than 1/2 cost of sourcing one here, and it will be replaced but the urgency has dipped a bit a happy outcome! Thanks PeterAllen and co!

Originally Posted by DandT

Oh wow I am so nervous at the idea of cutting a hole in the floor of my car! etc etc

Think of it as open heart surgery... piece of cake. Never underestimate the value of "percussive persuasion" don't rely on it starting every time with a hammer blow...

Originally Posted by Hoges

Think of it as open heart surgery... piece of cake. Never underestimate the value of "percussive persuasion" don't rely on it starting every time with a hammer blow...

Not relying on it at all, as far as I'm concerned I've just bought myself a bit of time to look at alternatives to the 4 digit quote I was given today

And yes, indeed. Think I'll still get a workshop to install, just for my own peace of mind, but if I can save a couple of hundred $ in parts and towing it'll make me much happier

Glad to hear the rub on the belly worked. Where did you order your fuel pump from as I should get one sooner rather than later as well

It was testing you after all! Obviously hasn't been bumping and banging around off road enough lately!!!

I might add a "big stick" to my "gentle words" tool kit.

Perhaps scheduling another 4wding trip soon (to keep all well exercised) wouldn't hurt either?

Originally Posted by DT-P38

It was testing you after all! Obviously hasn't been bumping and banging around off road enough lately!!!

I might add a "big stick" to my "gentle words" tool kit.

Perhaps scheduling another 4wding trip soon (to keep all well exercised) wouldn't hurt either?

Ha, the day before it died it was in Mongo Nat Park, the day before that it was playing around in the Brindies before heading down the dirt road way to Cooma, and the weekend before that it was in Vic High Country maybe its asking for a rest!