Anglo-Frenchman Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi, My Td5 has just started leaking diesel from a split plastic fuel pipe that exists the tank. A local mechanic has said that it needs to be replaced and can only get the entire fuel line kit from the UK at a cost of NZ$580.00 + GST and a delivery time of 1 1/2 weeks. I'm not sure of the part number so any help with that would be useful. Also does anyone know if it is possible to obtain this section of pipe individually or if I really need to buy a whole load of pipe that I don't need as well. Maybe Paddock or Craddock can do it mail order. Obviously being based in New Zealand, parts outlets are limited but there may be somewhere in Oz I can obtain it if any of our Australian readers have a contact there. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbowler Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have replaced this pipe several times and have also temp repaired when the pipes were not available. The temp repair cars are still going strong - get a short piece of rubber fuel hose and 2 pipe clips and cut out the hole at the bent and replace with rubber hose - will probably outlast the original Chris Bowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi Chris and I appreciate your swift reply. I've now found out the part number is WJP108110 and is for something called a 'fuel line cluster'! The mechanic discussed a possible temp repair using a petrol/diesel resistant 'putty' but advised against it because he said the pressure in the fuel line is too great (8psi?). Are you suggesting a couple of jubilee clips or something more specialist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierrafery Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 see this too http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=45226 , are u sure it's not the pump to engine pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks for all the advice. I've now ordered the part from Paddocks for NZ$140 + carriage so about a third cheaper than the local dealer wanted to stiff me for. A total rort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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