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vlad120 · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:31 Post subject: Fuel pump clicks off when refuelling

Hi all,
just bought a 2005 Landcruiser LC4 Auto (73000 miles) and found that when refuelling the pump cuts off almost instantly when squeezed all the way. So in order to fill up the car i have to squeeze the pump only about a quarter. i tried several pumps and holding the nozzle almost out.
The garage I bought it from gave me 3 months warranty and I am taking it to them Monday but they don't really know what can be. initially they told me that they have to order a part from Toyota and later they called me to say that that part does not exist (something like a filter or a valve of some sort).
Now they've told me I have to leave the car overnight, they might need to take the fuel tank off.
Does anyone know what could be or has anyone come across this?
Thanks
Vlad

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andy · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 11:34 Post subject:

If you look at the filler pipe it has a small pipe running along side it, this is to let air in when filling FILLER PIPE

This could be blocked, so stopping it from venting.
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vlad120 · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 11:47 Post subject:

Thank you Andy, I will get them to check that. Do you know where the small pipe ends by any chance? I've read generally this pipe would go to a charcoal canister, but did not find anything specifically for the LC 120 and the garage say this car does not have a charcoal canister

Thanks
Vlad

andy · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 14:09 Post subject:

The small pipe comes from the tank, and then joins the main tube just below the filler at the top. cant see and filter listed on the parts diagram.
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It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold

vlad120 · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 15:22 Post subject:

Les63 · * Joined: 09 Dec 2016 Posts: 48 Location: Coalville

Hi all as we know the filler pipe is prone to corrosion ,so maybe worth a look to see if there has been a botched repair job done on it.