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CDN38



Member Since: 14 Nov 2014
Location: Courtenay, BC
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Canada 2000 Defender 110 Td5 SW Bonatti Grey
Webasto fuel pick-up
Has anyone used this TD5, Auxillary Heater Fuel Standpipe instead of dropping the tank and hooking into the fuel source that way for a Webasto? This looks like it would be a lot easier. BUT we know what usually happens when one takes the easier route....

https://www.butlertechnik.com/installation...252a-p1291


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 it's a Landrover thing...

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Post #662887 9th Nov 2017 7:19pm
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wyvern



Member Since: 13 Dec 2009
Location: Cornwall
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
To be honest this is the easiest and safest way of getting fuel to the heater - simple cut into the filler hose, x2 jubilee clips and away you go.
No chance of leaks and air in the system and it runs from the main tank so you see how much fuel you are using.

I have fitted 2 now and have had no problem with either.

Thumbs Up Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold
Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126
Post #662955 9th Nov 2017 10:17pm
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MT



Member Since: 22 Aug 2014
Location: Scotland
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I have done both, one is drilled into the top of the TD5 tank and sealed nicely. Its been there for 3 years and never been a problem. There is also a wing tank on that car so if it weren't 100% it would weep fuel when the wing tank is filled.

I also have a 130 with the inline type you have above,it works no problems but it would mean that you cant fit a wing tank as the wing tank fits in the space that the pick up is in.

To be honest if you take your time and do it nicely both will be 100%.
Post #662998 10th Nov 2017 8:42am
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drinkdrinkdrop



Member Since: 13 Sep 2016
Location: Surrey
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I fitted one last year, as wyvern says it's a simple job and works great
Post #663135 10th Nov 2017 3:16pm
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Grannville



Member Since: 12 Nov 2016
Location: Isle of Skye
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ditto, i have a standpipe type. make sure to use some good quality clips as they will be covered in filth after 0.02 seconds of driving.
Post #665163 17th Nov 2017 7:15pm
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steveyorks



Member Since: 08 Apr 2013
Location: west yorkshire
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England 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi CSW Barolo Black
When I fitted my Webasto I found there was a blanked off pipe from the new fuel tank on passenger side which made it very easy. No idea what it was supposed to be for originally.
Post #685530 10th Feb 2018 1:18pm
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Justtellme



Member Since: 23 Nov 2015
Location: Ottawa
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Canada 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
Does the fill pipe stand pipe come with fitting instructions?
How far down do you cut the rubber fill hose? Right in the middle?

Ive ordered one to finally finish installing my Webasto. The cold snap here over the last week finally made me order it up and i didnt feel like dropping the tank for the webasto install kit.

Patrick
Post #685541 10th Feb 2018 2:13pm
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wyvern



Member Since: 13 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
From memory - I think that I removed the filler hose, then looked at how the angel of the scavenger lined up with the hose then cut it at the most logical position, then fitted the hose round the scavenger and loosely tighten up the fittings before feeding it all back in again ... remembering that the pipe needs to reach the fuel to work !
You will need a sharp knife (very sharp knife!) to make the cut clean, and some wiggling to put it all back together - a tip is to draw a line down the side of the hose before you cut then you will know how it is supposed to fit when it goes back together.

hope that helps ! Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold
Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126
Post #685562 10th Feb 2018 4:31pm
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Justtellme



Member Since: 23 Nov 2015
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Canada 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
Thanks wyvern
That is what i was thinking to do.
Ill have to wait till next weekend as the standpipe has not shown up yet.
Ill see if i can take some pics for the next guy.......
Cheers
Patrick
Post #685585 10th Feb 2018 5:42pm
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VeeTee



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Netherlands 
This may help?
(Not mine - saved it from somewhere out of interest)

 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)

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Post #685596 10th Feb 2018 5:56pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
I dropped the tank and fitted original pickup pipe, well fitted two actually, Airtop and thermo top. Only took couple of hours on 110, 90 tanks seem harder to get back in. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #685683 10th Feb 2018 10:29pm
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Badger110



Member Since: 06 Feb 2018
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
I'm assuming these work on tdci 2.4 tanks (110)?
Post #748152 30th Dec 2018 10:24pm
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AJC



Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
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I fit one of these too. Works great. When fuel level gets to just above red the heater runs out of fuel so doesn’t leave you empty
Post #748178 31st Dec 2018 7:58am
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leeds



Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
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AFAIK the 110 fuel filler pipe has always been one size and the fuel filler pick up pipe works.

90 fuel tanks have used a 50 and a 60mm fuel filler pipe . TD5 and early TDCi used the 50mm fuel pipe up to VIN 8A and from
VIN 8A the larger 60 mm pipe.


Brendan
Post #748196 31st Dec 2018 8:46am
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sako243



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Wales 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
John (aka FridgeFreezer) on LR4x4 has an very nifty idea on his ambulance. He's spliced a swirl pot into the return line from the engine. The feed for the heater comes from the bottom of the pot. It's been sized to allow about 24h runtime and just bolted to the inside of the chassis.

The big benefit is he didn't need to worry about messing around with the fuel tank, no risk of running the tank dry if you get the height wrong and don't need to worry about refilling the tank because its automatically filled when the engine is running. Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi
Post #748207 31st Dec 2018 9:26am
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