Tibout Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 hi there i just found that i've got a really bad leak on my fuel tank. so i just order a new one is there any thread of how to replace it? or what must i be aware of when doing it like the fuel pump or anything like that! thanks a mil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 hi there i just found that i've got a really bad leak on my fuel tank. so i just order a new one is there any thread of how to replace it? or what must i be aware of when doing it like the fuel pump or anything like that! thanks a mil Haynes manual is straight forward. I replaced mine a few weeks ago, 1987 LR90. The three bolts on the front bracket are quite difficult to get to. I had to cut my rear brackets off & weld them back because my original nuts & bolts wouldn't undo after 23 years of road salt... other than that 'tis a 1 spanner job... If you get stuck pm me :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Replacing a 90 fuel tank - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=19112 Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibout Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thanks guys it look straight forward enought but a pain to get to the bolt but I think I'll manange Thanks thierry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibout Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi guys, does anyone know how I can prime or bleed my fuel system after replacing the fuel tank as my mechanical lever doesn't seem to be working at all there's no resistance when I'm trying to level it! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 just make sure your battery is in good condition and keep cranking it. Will self bleed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi guys, does anyone know how I can prime or bleed my fuel system after replacing the fuel tank as my mechanical lever doesn't seem to be working at all there's no resistance when I'm trying to level it! Thanks Try cranking the engine or turning it slightly, you could be on the lobe of the cam which means the diaphragm is already compressed and won't work. A tip to save yourself some work is to pre-fill the filter with diesel before fitting. If the injector pump still has fuel in it you could then start the engine and it should self bleed, albeit it may misfire a bit as the air is drawn through. HTH Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibout Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 Is it the fuel filter you're saying? Thanks for the advice I'll give it a go during the w-end Thierry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Is it the fuel filter you're saying? Thanks for the advice I'll give it a go during the w-end Thierry Hi Thierry, Yes, sorry I should have made it clear. Pre-fill the fuel filter before fitting. Regards, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibout Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 hi mark thanks i going to do that. i was just wandering if the filter would not be fill with fuel already? thanks a mil thierry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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