my townace is cutting out. we have changed fuel filter and the pump on top but same problem. mechanic says empty tank out how do you empty tank and clean pipes 2.0 td 1990 2wd

- (#14484) Farook, 8 Dec 04 13:33

Farook,
I would syphon as much fuel as possible out of the tank, then remove the tank, I think this is illegal so don't get caught. Remove the sender from the tank and give it a good clean out.
When you say cuts out, is that instant or does it grind to a halt? Instant I would say is more likely to be the fuel cut off solenoid, a slow death would be fuel starvation and/or air in the system.

- (#14484) Clive (Bristol), 8 Dec 04 16:43

Below the fuel filter there is a joint between rigid pipe and the flexible hose that goes up an into the fuel filter. This is about the lowest point in the system.

I emptied mine from that point, but using a portable suction gadget lent to me by a diesel specialist. I did it in his car park. It has a manual pump which reduce the pressure inside a see-through plastic tank which holds about 10 litres. Very simple to use.

The last couple of litres came through with a lot of bubbles, as if it was draining slowly down the side of the tank, or baffles or whatever there may be inside. Eventually I poured some clean fuel into the tank and was able to see that sucked straight out.

- (#14484) Dave Mason (Sussex), 9 Dec 04 07:48

Check the bottom of the tank for a drain plug. Certainly my 1991 4x4 had one, but I believe all do...

- (#14484) david miller, 10 Dec 04 13:41