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davidblythe



Member Since: 27 Apr 2019
Location: Cheam, Surrey
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Draining a TD5 fuel tank
newby needs help

what is the easiest way to drain a full tank of diesel before i try to remove the tank to replace the pump

thank you 1999 90 TD5 CSW
2006 110 TD5 HD Commercial
Post #871107 3rd Dec 2020 12:43pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Siphon it out with a length of hose, it's about the only way.
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rallysteve



Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
Location: Cumbria
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
Agree with Blackwolf, there isnt a very easy way. When I have previously drained about 1/4 of a tank from my 110 I have cleaned off the fuel filter and surrounding area then removed the water drain screw from the base of the filter. With a funnel and fuel can beneath, running the pump purge cycle does allow fuel to be drained at a reasonable pace but wouldnt want to do it for a full tank.
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Post #871115 3rd Dec 2020 1:41pm
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Probably cannot run the purge cycle because the tank needs to come out because if a faulty pump.
Otherwise can also plan ahead and run the truck keeping the fuel as low as possible till the day the tank will come out.
Glad to see that there are more people not ready to butcher the tub to access the fuel pump. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #871131 3rd Dec 2020 2:52pm
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