disco-phil Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 hi everyone, any ideas on my 90 the fuel guage is stuck on 1/2 a tank could it be the sender or just stuck in the tank also it seems to drink a lot of diesel i thought of trying some fuel additive, what do you think. thanks phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Could be the sender, or the gauge, or stuck in the tank. Take the sender out (under the drivers seat, and remove the panel) and move it by hand...see if it works. When you say 'drinks a lot of diesel'...how much exactly? What engine do you have? You should be getting >25mpg on a TDi, and maybe a little less on an earlier lump. Fuel additive won't make a a great deal of difference (if any) to fuel economy. It would however reduce smoke emissions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco-phil Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 its a 1991 200tdi with a K&N air filter could this make a difference thanks for your help. phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 With a 200 TDi you should be getting >25mpg. If it is substantially less than this, then check for a fuel leak...have a look at the fuel lines, outside of the filter, and around the injection pump. Re the fuel gauge, get the sender out and have a look...its an easy job! (its the thing on top of the fuel tank with a wire coming out of it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Mine sticks as well. Bought a new unit, but haven't got round to changing it yet. Someone told me it is better to jack LR up and remove wheel to make it more accessible? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Paul - yours is in the back...its under the drivers seat in a 90. (Assuming that's your 110 in the photo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Paul - yours is in the back...its under the drivers seat in a 90. Thanks, but is the wheel off bit true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Mine sticks as well. Bought a new unit, but haven't got round to changing it yet. Someone told me it is better to jack LR up and remove wheel to make it more accessible?Paul it's possible to swap with the wheel in place & no risk of the 110 falling off a jack/axle stand, I pulled my tank unit out recently as it was stuck on one of the internal baffles, was a bit fiddly but did it ok. get a new seal & locking ring before you start & drian the tank, or you get wet & stink of diesel for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 it's possible to swap with the wheel in place & no risk of the 110 falling off a jack/axle stand, I pulled my tank unit out recently as it was stuck on one of the internal baffles, was a bit fiddly but did it ok. get a new seal & locking ring before you start & drian the tank, or you get wet & stink of diesel for ages. Thanks Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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