Thread: fuel pick up problem 2.25 diesel

Originally Posted by relick62au

I believe I have finally tracked my air leak problem to the tank, when I get down to 3/4 full I suck air into the system. Is there anything I can do to repair the original?

If you have the original pickup - which is removable, then it is very easy to repair - or resleeve. I had to extend mine when I fitted long range tanks - just silver soldered a copper extension on - then wired some gauze back on the tip.

Are you sure your guage reads correctly? Do you have a long range tank with a standard pickup? It may be that when your tank gets down that low, the extra suction required causes air to leak in elsewhere.