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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347   
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Hi guys
So, I have purchased a Webasto Thermotop z (not ideal, my own fault for not fully reading the label) for a very good price. Once it turns up I will give it a go over and make sure It is complete and has all the bits as required. I have had a look around and my 110 has this outlet on the tank.  Click image to enlarge Was this a clever bit of early Land Rover thinking to be an outlet for diesel heaters? If so fantastic thats fuel pick up sorted! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter  |
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23rd Nov 2014 2:35pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Anybody have any ideas?
 Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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24th Nov 2014 1:42pm |
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| Hazza Member Since: 10 Jan 2011 Location: North Yorkshire / Leeds Posts: 211 
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I think that is a return point and as such does not have a long pickup or any pickup at all... 1990 Defender 110 200TDI Camper - now converted to Td5 power
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24th Nov 2014 7:45pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Poo thats annoying thought it was going to be a nice and easy install that way.
Though might be able to run a flexible pipe down it and into the tank perhaps? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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24th Nov 2014 7:57pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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It may be possible to run a a fuel supply line through a special piece in the venting hose:
Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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24th Nov 2014 8:52pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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That looks like it might work
Where did you find it? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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24th Nov 2014 9:18pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512
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http://www.ersatzteilbox.com/product_info....-hose.html
I remembered reading about some installations using this kit, only don't know which forum or thread it was, was some time ago. But I think it may work well and seems no need to hassle with tank fittings or lifting the tank.  Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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24th Nov 2014 10:19pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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There is this thread here http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic14809....sto+thread which is very handy and I have been taking very careful notes....
However Td5's have plastic tanks and much less room to fit them so I was hoping that this pipe would work. Weirdly I have found no mention of this pipe which ether makes me think its a one off for my tank (highly unlikely) or nobody really knows what its for or what it does. I'm a bit scared to unbolt it and see what it does because I don't want to break it and then have an open hole to my fuel tank right next to my rear tyre. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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24th Nov 2014 10:29pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512
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Middle drawing, last row: Looks like your pipe. I don't know what it is for....
Click image to enlarge Cheers, Vincent 1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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24th Nov 2014 11:53pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Yeah looks like it.
Do you think it would be anything to do with a dual tank set up? Looks like parts 30/31 are some form of fuel pump, in which case the pickup idea may still work? Need a camera on a stick to have a look inside! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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25th Nov 2014 12:10am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Success!
Click image to enlarge Just need to work out if its a pipe that terminates in fresh air which will be useless or if it goes to the bottom of the tank which hopefully it will! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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25th Nov 2014 12:21am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Majour leap forward in this little project when this turned up!
Click image to enlarge Also came with this wiring diagram. Its a bit hard to see but looks like it just needs a live and neutral to the battery and then a signal live to fire up. Click image to enlarge Seems simple enough Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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27th Nov 2014 11:14pm |
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| Hazza Member Since: 10 Jan 2011 Location: North Yorkshire / Leeds Posts: 211
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That outlet on your tank is almost certainly just a return with no pipe into the tank. I had my new (leaking) britpart one out from under the car yesterday and had a look 1990 Defender 110 200TDI Camper - now converted to Td5 power
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30th Nov 2014 6:14pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Thanks for the confirmation Hazza
I have had a thought to make a gland which will screw into into the fitting with a thinner flexible pick-up pipe which will go down to the bottom of the tank. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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30th Nov 2014 6:22pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512
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That is correct, but make sure you connect the live direct to the battery without a switch i.e. permanent live, because that is needed for the delay time of the fan after switching the heater off. Cheers, Vincent 1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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30th Nov 2014 6:23pm |
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