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rwcmick
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 06:59 pm: | 
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I have a 1998 Disco and since new I have been unable to completely fill up the fuel tank when the weather is hot. If I run the tank down to empty and pull over to fill up I can only get in 8 or 10 gallons before clicking off. In order to get the final 10 gallons in I need to literally trickle in the gas. Even the lowest setting on the pump handle is do fast. The whole process takes close to 20 minutes, I get a hand cramp, and generally piss off everybody behind me. LR can't find anything wrong? Any ideas? |
Robert Sublett (Rubisco98)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 07:17 pm: |
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I never have that problem when I'm at home, but I've noticed the same problem since I've been out of town alot these past couple of months. I think I've figured out what the problem is and for me, it is not the weather. If the nozzle has one of those rubber things at the end of it, that keeps the nozzle from going all the way into the tank, it will even spill gas out down the side, it just doesn't work right, and will not stay locked in and I'd have to do the same thing you talked of above, which is trickle the gas in. However, with all the gas pumping I've been doing, I've learned the trick. You stick the nozzle in, then push the back side of the pump toward the back of the truck. You still have to stand there and hold the nozzle in this position, but you don't have to squeeze the handle, it will stay locked in. Perhaps this has nothing to do with your problem, but I've definitely noticed a pumping problem lately.. just my .05, not .02, but .05 |
Chris Merritt (Smokinbro)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 07:27 pm: |
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Yep - I've had that problem a few times. Usually happens when I've let the needle hit empty and the outside temperature is hot. I usually give up before I get anywhere near 1/2 tank.
Because its when the fuel level is low and the temperature is high, I think it may be a vapour lock issue.
Anyhow, my solution is to get a little gas in there, then drive around for a few minutes, then head back to fill up. Its worked for me.
I suppose the solution is to fill up before the fuel level gets below 1/8 tank or so. |
ted chestnut
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 08:10 pm: |
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yea that happened to me once, the one time i let my tank get below 1/8 or so. Day was hotter then hell but i haven't have the problem since and its been hotter. i dont go below 1/4 tank. |
Rob Davison (Pokerob)
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 07:53 am: |
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my disco did it occassionaly, i found that, as dumb as it looks, rocking the truck back and forth helps/.
pain will move from hand to shoulder.
- my range rover just started doing this too, except it's too low to shake. so i just only fill it up half way
rd |
Mark & Bev Preston (Markp)
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 08:54 am: |
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Occasionally had the same problem with my D1. Contact your dealer, there should be a technical bulletin for it. Seems the vent tube is either too small or kinks. They fixed it under warranty.
- Mark |
98roverdisco
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 04:06 pm: |
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Mark--any ideas on where to get to this bulletin; aside from the dealer? (Or any techs that want to share???)
My D1 does this too. The "Rubber nozzle" pumps are far better. Mine seems not to care about temp--just randomly is a PITA.
On the "non-rubber" non-vented nozzles, I take a small pen and insert it under the locking catch on the handle. This makes the fuel trickle in and I don't have to get a hand cramp!
Of course, it is still slow--and does not work if the truck is truly tempermental! I also live in Oregon--where we cannot be trusted to pump our own gas! (so I fill up in Washington when I can!)
Be nice to fix it--I suspected the venting issue, but have not found anything unusual.... |
Mark & Bev Preston (Markp)
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 06:29 pm: |
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I didn't ask the dealer any specifics. They mentioned that there was a fix for it and they took care of it, so no bulletin references.
Don't the rubber nozzle pumps pull a vacuum? This would aid in venting.
Oregon doesn't trust you to pump your own gas ?! You mean all pumps are full service? Didn't know that. Sounds like socialism at work.
- Mark |
Rob Davison (Pokerob)
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 07:07 pm: |
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damn i wish i didn't have to pump mine! cost a dime more a gallon for the dude to do it.
rd |
rwcmick
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 07:37 pm: |
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whew! i feel better knowing that i'm not the only one. i'll try the sideways pump handle, rocking back/forth, and pen tricks. |
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