Fuel Pump

[UNC Discovery]

I have to replace my fuel pump, I'm told this mens I have to drop my tank. Does naybody have any experince doing this. Any help would be much appreciated.

[siiirhd88]

re: Discovery fuel pump

On our '96 Discovery the fule pump and tank level sending unit is located on the top side of the fuel tank and is accessed via a removable panel in the cargo area. The carpet needs to be lifted to remove the panel, and then the fuel pump ring spun off.

HTH,
Bob

[landi41]

I concur Dr.
Just checked the workshop manual..........

[UNC Discovery]

Really, well thats great. I was dreading having to drop the tank. Iwas also told all I have to do is unscrew the old fuel pump, much like a gas cap and then screw in the new one. Should I jut order the fuel pump off of the website, part #PLF132? Thanks again guys.

[siiirhd88]

re: Discovery fuel pump

I think we are on the 5th fuel pump in our 161K mile '96 Discovery. I keep a good used one as a spare for 'just in case', but the next time I will replace the stock pump with an external pump, and use the stock pump assembly for the fuel level sender. I've used RN or the dealer for the part.

Bob

[UNC Discovery]

Wow, six! Where do you get a used fuel pump. mv

[siiirhd88]

re: Discovery fuel pump

I picked up the used fuel pump from a nearby British/Exotic/Land Rover salvage yard that is owned by a friend. His yard has been very convienient....

Bob

[landi41]

Really, well thats great. I was dreading having to drop the tank. Iwas also told all I have to do is unscrew the old fuel pump, much like a gas cap and then screw in the new one. Should I jut order the fuel pump off of the website, part #PLF132? Thanks again guys.

I think Dodge PU trucks have that mason jar type of lid holding the fuel pump down......Land Rovers use a metel ring, which must be rotated......and removed.

There is a good chance it is corroded and perhaps not re-usable, i'd have a new one on hand if you go the used fuel pump route..........

[UNC Discovery]

thanks

i apreciate the insight

[azrover]

Fuel Pump Or Relay

My Disco is a 96 with 104mi on it. I'm currently trouble shooting a possible fuel pump problem. But I'm also led to believe it could be a relay problem . There appears to be no power getting to the pump. Do you have any suggestions ? I'm hope it's a relay and not a pump it's much cheaper

[Buddy]

My Disco is a 96 with 104mi on it. I'm currently trouble shooting a possible fuel pump problem. But I'm also led to believe it could be a relay problem . There appears to be no power getting to the pump. Do you have any suggestions ? I'm hope it's a relay and not a pump it's much cheaper

Relay issues are generally fairly simple to diagnose if you have a multimeter and a wiring diagram. Just find the offending relay make sure you have juice to the appropriate contacts and then find a identical relay plug it in and see if it works. If you don't have juice to the contacts that should have it start looking at fuses or other sources.

First thing I would check though is to see if the fuel pump itself is getting juice and has a good ground. But from your message I guess you've already checked that.

I'm not sure on the Rover Fuel pump since I've not had the pleasure of messing with it but normally you can jump a fuel pump with a hot wire just to test it to see if it works at all. Not to run it that is.

The above is based on my normal electrical troubleshooting not the Disco Fuel pump specifically because I've not messed with those yet. (standard disclaimer)

[UNC Discovery]

well, i just got mine back from the mechanic today. he mentioned that i might have a relay problem, but the fuel pump just needed replecement.
I bought a used fuel pump off of ebay from roverguy.com. he has a rover yard from which he pulls all of his parts.

heres a question for you, I have to put a radio code in before my radio will work. this hapened when the fuel pump and starter went out. i was told that i just need to punch in my 5 digit code, however when I do it does nothing, any thoughts...

[Buddy]

i was told that i just need to punch in my 5 digit code, however when I do it does nothing, any thoughts...

Do you have the correct code? On mine when I enter the code it just starts working. I would think either your code is wrong or the radio is bad. But since it was working prior to battery disconect it's probably the code.

[UNC Discovery]

well the previous owner gave me that code, i punched it in and it just beeps...maybe wrong code..

[J!m]

I think this was mentioned elsewhere, but to repeat: a dealer can get your code from your VIN. If the radio is from another vehicle, you're SOL.