Thread: V8 Discovery Fuel Pump Prob

(but don't quote me!)

Says "Lucky Ron".

Was just to emphasise the point, Ron. I feel sure that anyone contemplating doing this job would ensure the job was done well. Wouldn't they?

trust me

I reused the original in-tank filter---

So, what's the drill with the Sender?

I assume the replacement Bosch/Holden/Volvo etc comes with one that is suitable for the Discovery tank?
Or does that have to be adapted as well?

I'm sorry, but I don't know how the Sender in this application works.

S2A no probs.

Originally Posted by 4bee

So, what's the drill with the Sender?

I assume the replacement Bosch/Holden/Volvo etc comes with one that is suitable for the Discovery tank?
Or does that have to be adapted as well?

No, you keep the original sender and mounting frame and fit just the electric pump to the assembly.

Ron

Thanks, Ron. So it sits happily on the existing frame still sensing the level?

I don't need one............................................... ...........yet, & it would be clearer in my mind if I actually had seen one in the flesh, so to speak.
It is good being able to collect this information from those who have done this repair, for the "just in case" scenario.

Ed. Just found this very descriptive In-tank Fuel Pump Repair website.

http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/fuelpump4.html

Originally Posted by 4bee

Thanks, Ron. So it sits happily on the existing frame still sensing the level?<snip>

Ed. Just found this very descriptive In-tank Fuel Pump Repair website.

http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/fuelpump4.html

Yes, it does.

Also, I forgot about that page on the RangeRovers.net website.

Ron

okay before you go and buy the new pump try this.... i was having a similar problem with my pump recently and wouldn't kick in... got to a point i started bashing the rear floor with a hammer a couple times to get it to start.

soon that wasn't working either so had my local mechanic replace the pump (about $300 all up from memory)... 1 day later and it's not working again... thought WTF

Ended up pulling off the inspection panel, removing the plug into it and replacing then it started... replaced cover worked for a day then stopped again... did it again, remove cover, jiggle connection and started... didn't bother replacing the panel and has now been going for a few weeks with no problems till yesterday when a box of books fell on the connector.

Something definitely wrong with the electrics but provided the panels not on all perfect.

Thanks guys
I have tried to source Holden pumps but I had difficulty finding right one.

I have received April LR enthusiast subscription and tried Puddockspares.com then new fuel assembly cost GBP65.00 parts #ESR3926.
GC quoted AUD324.50
KC quoted 248.74 genuine and 199.42 after market.
I have already send order to paddock when I have received quote from KC.
I would go to Paddock this time together with seal and locking ring GBP73 all up.
Exchange rate is around 2.5 therefore it would cost me around AUD200 including freight.
I guess it is OK considering I do not have to change it for another 200k (I hope) and do not have to modify pump.
But it is good to know which Commodore part exactly fit to Disco.
I would like to try external pump because I had same problem with submerged pumps on my other car in much low mileage.
HAL