Fuel tank need flushing
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 09:29
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Patrol22
My
young bloke has a persistent problem with the fuel filter in his 2.8 D (aftermarket turbo) clagging up with gunk. It has a long range
tank fitted that doesn't have a drain plug. I'm looking for someone in the Canberra/Queanbeyan area that is able to remove the
tank flush the system aft of the filter and put it back together again. Does anyone know of a mechanic/service centre who does this sort of work in the area?
Thanks
Pete
Reply By: Grungle - Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 11:12
Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 11:12
Hi Pete,
If you are going to do the above, why not get them to fit a drain plug as
well while their at it. Will make it easier in the future if you need to drain the
tank because of dodgy fuel.
Regards
David
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Reply By: Rock Ape - Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 11:20
Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 11:20
Being a diesel
tank a removable plate or drain plug can be fitted while the
tank is in the vehicle.
This should cut time and cost down.
Have a good one
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Reply By: Patrol22 - Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 22:34
Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 22:34
Thanks Guys - goes in tomorrow for a permanent fix.....hopefully.
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Reply By: hillbillie - Wednesday, Aug 01, 2007 at 21:41
Wednesday, Aug 01, 2007 at 21:41
The gunk may be alge would suggest a good quality diesel treatment like Moreys and a few filter changes later it might be fixed.
Cheers
Andy
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Reply By: Patrol22 - Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 07:53
Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 07:53
Thanks Hillbillie - took
tank out (longranger) there was so much gunk in it it has had to be cut in half fully cleaned and welded back together. All lines aft of the filter have also been removed and where possible cleaned or otherwise replaced.
Cheers
Pete
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