dooroy Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 In November I changed the tank pump in my brother-in-laws 01 Td4 when it failed . Less than a week later the pump in the engine bay failed and that was changed + new fuel filter . All was well for a while - but yesterday it stopped again and it seems the tank pump has failed again . (1) When checking the feed to the tank pump - having removed the plug from the engine bay pump - I find that feed to the tank pump (plug off) switches off after a certain length of time . Would this be correct ? (2) has anyone experienced pump failure after such a short time ? (3) I have the pump unit out at present - I suppose if it decides to work on the bench putting it back would be risky ? Any ideas or opinions appreciated . I got both pumps in from England as the main dlr prices here were crazy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imspanners Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 The intank pump is just a lift pump. So will only prime, and then switch off until the engine is started/running. Were the pumps Fuelparts? If so they seem to be quite a problem! Did you change the fuel filter after pump failure, in case any swarf from the pumps got into the filter and have blocked it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooroy Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 I changed the fuel filter when I changed the pump in the engine bay - about a week after I had changed the in tank pump . Not sure who the pump maker was - will have to look it up . The fact that it is for priming explains the cut out after a time - so now I know that's OK . Could the engine bay pump be damaged by operating when the tank one is out of action ? Thanks for reply - will keep you posted . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooroy Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Got the pump from Land - Rover - Parts - Shop.com and on their site it's described as being made by Allmakes - not another name for Fuelparts I hope . Have emailed them to see what's the story . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooroy Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Having problems contacting the Land - Rover - Parts - Shop.com. Have sent 2 emails re failed pump but no reply so far . Anyone know anything about them - I presume they are still operating ? Any help appreciated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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