LR3 Gas Pump Type

[Jonas Ortega]

Hi,
Apparently I need to change my gas pump . My 2006 LR3 HSE has 100,000 miles. When I was looking up the part, I found out that there are two different types of gas pumps depending on whether you have the old style gas tank or the new updated gas tank, How do I know which gas tank I have? or how do I determine which gas pump I need? WGS500110, WGS500051 or LR016845?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Cheers

 

[Houm_WA]

I don't know the answer to your specific question, but wouldn't replacing the gas tank (inclusive of the fuel pump) effectively take care of your problem?

 

[Globetrotter]

Has the pump stopped working?

 

[Jonas Ortega]

Has the pump stopped working?

No, actually the gas pump fuse was burned and it showed signs of having drawn excess power for some time.

 

[Jonas Ortega]

I don't know the answer to your specific question, but wouldn't replacing the gas tank (inclusive of the fuel pump) effectively take care of your problem?

It seems to me that replacing the gas tank and gas pump would be more expensive that just changing the gas pump.

 

[Globetrotter]

No, actually the gas pump fuse was burned and it showed signs of having drawn excess power for some time.

It is possible that the fuse had bad connections so it would show signs of "excessive current". Maybe check the current draw with a multi-meter

 

[Jonas Ortega]

It is possible that the fuse had bad connections so it would show signs of "excessive current". Maybe check the current draw with a multi-meter

Thanks Globetrotter, I´ll do that. The fuse is a 25 ampere. Cheers

 

[Houm_WA]

Yes, it is likely more expensive in terms of parts costs, but from what I've heard removing and replacing the fuel pump is a major PITA, so the labor costs (either measured in your time or money) maybe prohibitive or just worth it to pay for it.

 

[Globetrotter]

The pump resides in the tank, so the tank needs to be removed first, unless its a range rover as they have a plate in the floor. Tank is only held in place by 6 bolts and a couple of pipe connections. If you have a car lift or access to one it is not two hard (instruction on this site). Once the tank is out it is easy to get at the pump. I took mine out, fixed a broken sensor wire and put back in - around six hours, but then I was resting in between doing bits. One tip, get as much fuel out as possible, I found afterwards is that to syphon all fuel from the tank was not easy as it has a anti syphon flap in the tank (use a long screwdriver to open flap), when I took the hose off no fuel came out but tank was half full and heavy.

 

[Houm_WA]

I thought I'd read that you have to get elbow-deep into the tank just to reach the pump!?!?!?