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Fuel tank protector
Hi all. Was under the car today and noticed that the fuel tank protection plate had some decent surface rust on it. Having just had some underbody paint delivered I decided to pop it off and give it a clean up and paint. All the bolts freed up lovely but as I undid the last couple of bolts and it started dropping I noticed (I think) the fuel tank coming with it so immediately bolted back up. Is this right? I would have thought the tank would be separately supported and the protection plate able to come
Off to allow access.2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
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12th Apr 2021 5:24 pm
Disco_Mikey
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Thanks DM, another masterpiece of LR design
Is there enough slacking fuel lines etc to drop enough to get the plate off and support the tank with something?
Only filled up the other day so looks like another job on the pending list until I get the tank down near empty.2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
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Yup, I replaced mine with a half full tank. I used web strapping to hold the tank upSi
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12th Apr 2021 9:53 pm
motorworks
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I have changed the cradle leaving tank in place a few times. Best to have tank near empty. Fairly easy to drain fuel into a container using a bypass on pump solenoid.
I lower the cradle enough to fit three short pieces of drilled flat bar. This holds the tank seam front and side, then under filler neck at the rear.Chris
12th Apr 2021 10:15 pm
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KevinD3 wrote:
Thanks DM, another masterpiece of LR design
Is there enough slacking fuel lines etc to drop enough to get the plate off and support the tank with something?
Only filled up the other day so looks like another job on the pending list until I get the tank down near empty.
A set of small ratchet straps will do it once you have burned off the fuel. When the level is low you can loosen the bolts just enough to allow you to prise up the tank and slip a small ratchet strap under both ends of the tank. You can anchor them around the chassis rails and tension them.
Once the tank is secured remove the bolts and drop the tray.
Don't forget the bolts on the top cover! yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
12th Apr 2021 10:16 pm
KevinD3
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Thanks all, sounds a pain but better than cleaning up and spraying the shield while on my back underneath I’ll put it on my calendar for when the red light comes on.2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
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12th Apr 2021 10:22 pm
djcleckie
Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
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Fuel Tank Protector
Hi
I knew there was surface rust on my protector plate but today when I went to clean it and paint it the surface rust turned out to penetrating rust and the mounting bracket disintegrated.
Can't weld a patch on as its too close to the fuel tank so a replacement is the best long term option.
Does anybody know the part number? Its not listed in my Britpart catalog?
Are any after market suppliers making them or is it an official JLR dealer only part?
Any advice welcome.
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25th Aug 2022 4:54 pm
PROFSR G
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Alternatively try a breakers (D4 is the same)yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
25th Aug 2022 6:23 pm
djcleckie
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Hi
Just ordered one up £255 seems the "going rate" including VAT and delivery.
Thanks for advice
Cheers
Dave2005 SE Manual Cairns Blue
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Series 2 - long gone
RR Classic long gone.
Disco1 believe its still going as a farm vehicle in France.
25th Aug 2022 6:59 pm
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Can you replace this without having to drop the tank? My understanding was that the guard was also the support for the tank….
26th Aug 2022 7:10 am
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If you can support the front and rear of the tank at the same time, you can remove the guard and refit without taking the tank right outMy D3 Build Thread
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