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cobs

Member Since: 12 Jun 2008
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 336

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Cairns Blue

Priming procedure following fuel tank removal

I've removed/replaced the fuel tank to fit a Webasto fuel pick up to the Defender sender unit. I haven't touched the fuel pump or fuel filter which should be still full of fuel. Before starting up again will I need to prime the fuel lines using a priming tool or will it be OK without? I've read the various posts on priming and seen Andrew S's home made priming tool but this all seems related to removing the fuel filter - any help/views greatly appreciated.

PS removing the tank (110) was a sod of a job...........

27th Jan 2011 9:08pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

I'd just see if it starts, but i'll bet you a finger of fudge it will

27th Jan 2011 9:12pm

cobs

Member Since: 12 Jun 2008
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 336

I'm also fairly sure it will start as there will be fuel in the lines/filter but am I likely to get problems with airlocks etc?

27th Jan 2011 9:25pm

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
Posts: 3626

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey

When it starts it will pull them through

NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

27th Jan 2011 9:32pm

cobs

Member Since: 12 Jun 2008
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 336

Thanks guys will give it a go in the morning

27th Jan 2011 9:36pm

Zinke

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Scunthorpe
Posts: 670

Easiest way to bleed a tdci or any diesel engine for that matter is to pressure the tank slightly with a airline with the bleed nipple open and it will push the diesel through the lines.

Pete.

27th Jan 2011 9:47pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

Dont think they have bleed nipples 130's have feeling's as well you know

27th Jan 2011 9:58pm

cobs

Member Since: 12 Jun 2008
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 336

Just for the record, started no problems and no need for priming

28th Jan 2011 8:57pm

Zinke

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Scunthorpe
Posts: 670

AndrewS wrote:
Dont think they have bleed nipples

You may well be right there! In that case disconnect the pipe that you would if you was bleeding it how land rover intended. I was just giving general instructions that work on any diesel engine that needs bleeding.

Pete.

31st Jan 2011 8:26pm

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