AboutJohn McInnis Expertise Land Rover Discovery.
I've had most of the common mechanical failures, altenator, water leaks, wiper failure, door/hinge problems, roof rust, floor rust, loads of electrical problems. Remember, I'm not a dealer or a mechanic, just an owner like most of you.
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Experience Owner of a Discovery. I've had many mishaps with our Disco but I still like this vehicle. Talk to a fellow LR owner instead of a dealership rep. I'm not in this for the money. I'm just an owner who wants to help others.
Question Hi, my mechanic is tellme i need to replace leak detection pump, but i spend to many money in repairs, is a commune part to replace in disco II ? are you fix your problem ?
Thank´s
Answer Hi Victor,
here's what LR repair manual states for Disco II's up to '03:
Remove
1. Raise vehicle on lift.
2. Remove 3 Torx screws securing fuel leak detection pump to mounting bracket.
3. Remove 3 bolts securing EVAP canister mounting bracket to chassis longitudinal.
4. Remove 2 bolts securing EVAP canister to mounting bracket and collect clamp.
5. Remove mounting bracket.
6. Position cloth to absorb any fuel spillage.
7. Release purge and tank vent pipes from EVAP canister.
8. Remove clip securing fuel leak detection pump pipe to EVAP canister.
9. Release pipe from EVAP canister and remove canister.
CAUTION: Plug the connections.
Refit
1. Remove plugs and ensure all connections are clean.
2. Connect fuel leak detection pump pipe to EVAP canister and secure with clip.
3. Connect purge and tank vent pipes to EVAP canister.
4. Position mounting bracket to EVAP canister and secure with bolts.
5. Position mounting bracket to chassis longitudinal and tighten bolts.
6. Fit Torx screws securing fuel leak detection pump to mounting bracket.
7. Lower vehicle.
Seems easy and if you've repaired vehicle before, I'm sure you can do this too!
