Craig Almaguer
Well-known member
Hello all,
I’m replacing my sedimentor unit in the rear off the tank of my ‘96 300 TDi Defender.
Old and crusty and the plastic drain tab broke allowing air into the system. Field fix with 5 minute JB Weld packed in the hole got me back home from 75 miles away (in the snow). New sedimentor unit and new filter in engine bay ordered.
Now, I’m wondering if I should replace the sending unit in the tank?? Fuel Gauge works fine. The sending unit is nothing more than a “straw” to be drawn from, correct? The lift pump is doing all the work, correct? I’ve replaced the lift pump (using the three gasket trick) AND have a new injection pump as of last month, so everything else is in tip top shape!! On that end. So, new sending unit? Or, not worry too much about it (for now).
Thanks folks!
Craig
I’m replacing my sedimentor unit in the rear off the tank of my ‘96 300 TDi Defender.
Old and crusty and the plastic drain tab broke allowing air into the system. Field fix with 5 minute JB Weld packed in the hole got me back home from 75 miles away (in the snow). New sedimentor unit and new filter in engine bay ordered.
Now, I’m wondering if I should replace the sending unit in the tank?? Fuel Gauge works fine. The sending unit is nothing more than a “straw” to be drawn from, correct? The lift pump is doing all the work, correct? I’ve replaced the lift pump (using the three gasket trick) AND have a new injection pump as of last month, so everything else is in tip top shape!! On that end. So, new sending unit? Or, not worry too much about it (for now).
Thanks folks!
Craig