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Tractorman



Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
Location: Inverclyde
Posts: 41
Scotland 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Indus Silver
Diesel tank leak
I have a 2011 Defender 90 hardtop with a Puma 2.4 engine. Got it as a demo vehicle at about 2.5k miles - now has 30k miles on the clock and no hard work apart from occasionally towing an Ifor Williams twin axle trailer with one of my classic Massey Ferguson tractors. Never have had a problem - love it to bits!

However recently I have noticed a diesel leak somewhere around the fuel tank - staining down the side of the tank and some diesel deposit on the ground. This was after filling the tank to the top (not over-filling as I always stop at the first "cut-off") and I have always filled the tank like this. The filler hose from the aperture to the tank is not the problem. Where could the leak be coming from? Over recent days with the fuel level down somewhat, I am not seeing any staining on the ground. Is there some form of vent aperture that could allow diesel to escape? Is there a fuel pump at the rear end which might be leaking?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Post #550048 20th Jul 2016 5:38pm
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X4SKP



Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2298
United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Hello Tractorman

Welcome to the Forum and the 'I have a leaking fuel tank club'... Shocked

It may or may not be the breather hose...but if I was a betting man... Thumbs Up

My experience is here (much more on the Forum if you do a search)
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic25866.html

Good Luck SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html
Post #550051 20th Jul 2016 5:45pm
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Tractorman



Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
Location: Inverclyde
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Scotland 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Indus Silver
Thanks SKIP

A great welcome to the Forum and much appreciated advice!
Post #550060 20th Jul 2016 6:26pm
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