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FBH Fire Risk - Worth Checking Yours
In recent weeks I have seen 2 FBHs leaking diesel onto the FBH exhaust and a further 2 vehicles with FBH pipes that are starting to perish. One of the leaking pipes was still able to run the FBH normally and the owner thought the additional white smoke was due to the age of the FBH and was unaware of the true cause.
The problem is the short piece of rubber pipe that runs close to the FBH exhaust and turns back on itself near the front left corner of the FBH. Exposure to high temperatures appears to be degrading the hose quicker than you would expect. When you give them a gentle squeeze they are no longer flexible and springy but feel more rigid, dry or even crusty. Of course, some D3s are now 10 years old or more.
So next time you are under the bonnet give the fuel pipe a quick feel and squeeze. If it does not feel right treat yourself to a fresh bit of rubber pipe before Disco Inferno.
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25th Feb 2015 10:41 am
Robbie
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Don't know but as marine or automotive fuel grade pipe is so cheap I would be surprised if the JLR price could beat buying a small piece off the reel.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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What's the fuse number if you just want to pull it and leave it permanently off? Never found it makes any difference, even downs to mid teens below.
25th Feb 2015 11:08 am
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Had similar problem with my 300tdi. Injector leak off (or spill rail) pipes degraded to the extent the pipe had cracked under the nylon braid covering ... Up ta naw, tis eny owed wey
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What's the fuse number if you just want to pull it and leave it permanently off? Never found it makes any difference, even downs to mid teens below.
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25th Feb 2015 11:12 am
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I wouldn't pull the fuse out of choice either. It's there to do a worthwhile job.
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Will give the tube a squeeze next time I'm under the bonnet. What's the betting the LR part route involves buying a complete FBH?
25th Feb 2015 11:17 am
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So next time you are under the bonnet give the fuel pipe a quick feel and squeeze. If it does not feel right treat yourself to a fresh bit of rubber pipe before Disco Inferno.
Robbie, I think that you have just missed out on a business opportunity, why didn't you buy a 100m roll of tubing, cut it up into 6" pieces and sell on here for £15-£20 each + postage. I am sure that if you put forward a pitch on Dragons Den they would fund the roll of tubing in exchange for a 90% stake in your company
25th Feb 2015 11:34 am
tanters
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DSL wrote:
What's the betting the LR part route involves buying a complete FBH?
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25th Feb 2015 11:41 am
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Worth boringoldgit(alias AdvancedFactors) taking note, would be nearer 15p-20p including postage It can when others can't,
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25th Feb 2015 11:46 am
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Poor old Steve, one further step away from his first million.
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This rubber pipe is not (IIRC) available as a separate piece from the plastic pipe. But the plastic pipe is only £22 or so, LR only part...My D3 Build Thread
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Also check the bundle of black cables which go to the earth point to the right of the FBH. Mine has come adrift at some stage and contacted the FBH exhaust 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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