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Fuel transfer pump for long range tank
I'm about to install a long range fuel tank. Who has done this, and what transfer pump did you use. The tank holds 80L so it needs to transfer the 80L to the main tank in a reasonable time.
What have you used?
25th Oct 2016 9:04 pm
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John.
My front runner tanks comes complete with a Facet fuel pump in the kit.
So depending on your tank supplier, you may get a pump in the tank.
No, it's not fitted. No, I'm not selling you it.
Bet you won't find a brand new tank with all the kit for £350..
26th Oct 2016 7:30 am
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I've run a simple 12V diesel transfer pump on my 90 for 14 years as it has the original side tank and a Td5 rear tank fitted.
Might be a bit rustic for a D3 but it works!
Pretty sure it came from Machine Mart or somewhere similar.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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26th Oct 2016 7:50 am
John P
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A.J.M wrote:
John.
My front runner tanks comes complete with a Facet fuel pump in the kit.
So depending on your tank supplier, you may get a pump in the tank.
No, it's not fitted. No, I'm not selling you it.
Bet you won't find a brand new tank with all the kit for £350..
Damn I was going make you an offer...
After reading up on the Front Runner website, it appears it comes with the pump. It wasn't obvious when I was looking last night. Oh well going to take the plunge today, and purchase. Over a grand for the tank and guard
26th Oct 2016 8:53 am
A.J.M
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Tank for £350 and guard for £80.
Both still in packaging and unopened.
They are sitting in the garage going through quarantine.
Which all parts I buy for my cars have to go through... bought, stored for ages then eventually fitted.
You can officially hate me for the prices...
26th Oct 2016 9:18 am
Dave T
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They are sitting in the garage going through quarantine.
Which all parts I buy for my cars have to go through... bought, stored for ages then eventually fitted........... by some other mug Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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26th Oct 2016 11:30 am
John P
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I've just tried to order a Front Runner Long Range Tank, and have been told there are quality issues with them, and all their stock have to be returned to South Africa. They couldn't elaborate on what the issue was. So I'll have to wait for a new batch to arrive.
@ A.J.M, I hope your tank is not one with the "issue".
28th Oct 2016 8:43 am
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Could be why it was such a bargain D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
D4 HSE MY12 Marmais Teal: Gone. Missed a lot!
Freelander 2 SD HSE MY11 Silver:Thankfully gone.
D4 HSE MY11 Silver: Gone missed !
Range Rover Sport MY06 HSE Buck Blue: Gone missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Facelift MY Red Gone Missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Cobalt Blue: Gone Missed!
Discovery D1 Auto Oxford Blue Not missed at all!
Discovery D1 Avalon Blue First LR! missed!
Now demoted to a VW
28th Oct 2016 3:10 pm
A.J.M
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It was cheap as it was packed and sent out in 2012 according to the FR cards in the packaging.
So had sat in his shop for a long time and due to the market for D3/4 stuff not being massive, it never sold. Till I came along and took advantage.
I don't think mine will be part of the fault given it was made and shipped 4 years ago.
The guard I think is similar age.
At lest they are being honest with you John. Hope it's sorted soon and you can get a tank.
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