Freelander 1 Low pressure fuel pump.

I did think that but wasn't sure how I can check that. Any suggestions?
Just so I've got the fuel direction clear in my mind, am I correct in saying that the fuel leaves the tank via a rigid pipe, there is then a quick connector, a rigid piece of pipe which bends through 180° and goes to the sedimenter. It leaves the sedimenter via a rigid pipe and goes to the 'bottom' of the fuel pump where it enters via a short piece of flexible hose which bends through 90° and has a clamp at each end. It exits the 'top' of the pump, again via a short length of flexible hose with two clamps and heads to the 'bottom' of the filter which has quick connectors both top and bottom and from the 'top' of the filter, heads off towards the engine. Have I got that correct?
The small length of flexible hose entering the bottom of the pump seems airtight at both ends, so am I right in assuming that would leave the first quick connector in the fuel line and the two connections to the sedimenter as possible culprits?
That all made sense as I was typing, hope it does to everyone else!

I can't remember the exact sequence now, it's been 5 years since I've done one.

There's loads of write ups on the net though, Auto Express did one a few years ago, which is online. Don't forget YouTube too, it's a valuable resource.

Hola,


I feel the same way. The first pump I changed was a Pierburg. I bought it specially in Germany and took it with me to Fuerte. The pump noise was terrible. The Bosch I ordered from Autodoc was a bit quieter. Then I installed a Pierburg from the Mercedes G400 (has to be rebuilt a bit). It is absolutely quiet as a whisper.
I think it is possible that the new Pierburg for Landrover now also come from another (China?) manufacturer.


Saludos Michael

I've just fitted a new Pierberg today, and it is also noisy. I shall drive it for a bit and see if it settles down.

I think it could be drawing air in, the pump is quiet with the ignition on and becomes noisy once I start the engine.