Thread: Has anyone run a TD5 out of fuel?

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

Ok, I've read in the manual that there is a procedure for re-priming everything.

My question is, has anyone actually run one out of fuel? Did you manage to get it re-started ok?

I have run out twice. First time about 18mths ago, no worries, procedure as per handbook. My fault.

Last time not long ago. Mate 'drove it dry', then cranked the battery dead. Result - one shagged fuel pump $1000 bill, Not happy Jan.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread...ight=fuel+pump

Originally Posted by FenianEel

I have run out twice. First time about 18mths ago, no worries, procedure as per handbook. My fault.

Last time not long ago. Mate 'drove it dry', then cranked the battery dead. Result - one shagged fuel pump $1000 bill, Not happy Jan.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread...ight=fuel+pump

Hmmm... that's kind of comforting

Yep - ran out 2 or 3 times. It takes 2 or 3 minutes of Ignition on, wait, ignition off, ignition on, wait, etc for the fuel pump to cycle through and purge all the air. Then with a bit of cranking she starts up again. Lots of black smoke for a few seconds and then good as gold.

Hope I haven't damaged the fuel pump 'cause that's an expensive one to replace.

Yes, I have, and the procedure in the manual worked perfectly.130man.

Originally Posted by FenianEel

I have run out twice. First time about 18mths ago, no worries, procedure as per handbook. My fault.

Last time not long ago. Mate 'drove it dry', then cranked the battery dead. Result - one shagged fuel pump $1000 bill, Not happy Jan.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread...ight=fuel+pump

Well in my book he is only a mate if forked the $1000 for the damage he did, if he simply handed you back the vehicle and let you pay the $1000 yourself he ain't a mate he is **** pure and simple

Originally Posted by cartm58

Well in my book he is only a mate if forked the $1000 for the damage he did, if he simply handed you back the vehicle and let you pay the $1000 yourself he ain't a mate he is **** pure and simple

not the kind of mate i'd call a mate
if that was the case