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  1. 16th March 2016, 09:42 PM #11
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    bashing the tank got it running again......do you think that'll be the earth.....?

    also......how long should it take to replace the pump by dropping the tank....?
    there is a tow bar installed......
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  2. 17th March 2016, 09:23 PM #12
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    Could be, have seen stranger earthing probs Removal and replacement? Depends on your skill set. and how stubborn components want to be, I would say a few hours at a leisurely pace, clean it all thoroughly, amazing how much dirt gets on the tank.
    Cheers Scott
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  3. 21st March 2016, 10:31 PM #13
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    I have heard lots of stories of non VDO fuel pumps failing. If your 2003 fender is around 170-180,000 klm then it will be on its way out.( time & klm combined) I replaced my 1999 pump at around that klm with a non genuine & am down $200 for the experience..
    Also, I would cut a panel rather than drop the tank 10 out of 10 times. there will be measurements here somewhere. Got an angle grinder & thin blades??
    David
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  4. 28th March 2016, 12:35 PM #14
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    Sorry for the delay replaying, Tony, only just read your thread.
    Yes, I fitted a VDO Siemens pump bought from the UK to my year 2000 TD5 Defender wagon. Much, much cheaper than a unit from Land Rover in Perth (although the exchange rate's not so good now).
    I understand VDO is the OEM part. It certainly looked the same as the original and fitted a treat. It's done nearly 100,000km so far, touch wood.
    Rather than drop the tank I fitted a Mulgo hatch, which needed to be located a bit differently to the instructions 'cause I have a long range tank. They're a great idea.
    I carry the old pump as a spare on bush trips (it was still working fine but I changed it after 280,000km as preventative maintenance). The Mulgo hatch would make it easy to change. Also took the opportunity to clean the tank as much as possible before re-fitting.
    This is a post on the subject from 2014...
    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130...fuel-pump.html
    Double check, but the part number was WFX000260G (G means OEM I understand). Hobson Industries in the UK are worth contacting. They convert Landies for army use and have a supply of almost-new bits they take off and sell.
    Good luck, Dan
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