Another 5 minute Job

[Polaris Overland]

I've been putting off replacing the fuel pump to move fuel between my fuel tanks. Not because I didn't fancy the job just I wasn't really missing it however after ordering up all the parts I thought I would get it done.
So expecting a simple job, ack up on axle stands and remove rear wheel for easier access, 2 bolts and replace pump and fittings with a couple of new hoses, an hour maybe 2 at the most.

However an argumentative nut and bolt (nut would just turn on the bolt without unthreading) meant 6 hours later I was finally finished. Du to the location of the Fuel pump there was no access for a gringer ot nut splitter and using a cold chisel was the only option unless I removed the Aux Fuel Tank and associated hoses. Cold chisel did it in the end thankfully. As they say every 5 minute job on a Land Rover is only1 seized bolt away from an 8 hour challenge.

After clearing up it was time for a test drive and fill up the aux tank and move fuel and happy to say all good with no leaks.

On the test run I bumped into a French Overlander in their big Iveco truck.


The driveway challenge



The old pump, been in about 14 years so cant complain really.




Test run and a chance to stop and enjoy the view and chat to French Overlanders.




French Overlander in an Iveco Monster

 

[El-Dracho]

Good work. Thanks for sharing. Maybe it will encourage others to tackle more difficult jobs themselves. The chisel thing is a good tip. I carry two chisels in my on-board tool kit. Especially for bushrepairs on stuck things that are hard to loosen this tool can be an option.

Exactly, and often it is the things that seem simple that then take longer. Even changing a light bulb can turn into a big job.

Cheers,
Bjoern