300Tdi Discovery
SFI
11
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ADD: 09/95
Fuel Filler Neck Assembly
The filler neck consists of a stainless steel upper
section and a convolute nylon lower section. The
nylon lower is joined at one end to the tank and at the
other to the stainless upper section where both joints
utilise a short piece of rubber hose. The joint at the
fuel tank is secured using a spring assisted hose clip
which has a shear off cap.
NOTE: The spring assisted clip must never
be re-used, if removed a new clip of the
same type must be fitted.
Tank vent connections are achieved using serviceable
plastic quickfit connectors. The filler cap is tethered to
the body of the vehicle. Only a cap of this type must
be used as a replacement.
Fuel Lines
The fuel lines consist of two coated steel lines fitted
along the length of the chassis from the fuel pump at
the rear of the vehicle to the connections at the fuel
rail on the engine, via a fuel filter on the feed line.
Connections at the pump are metal quickfits, while
those at the filter and fuel rail are threaded unions
utilising "O" rings for effective sealing.
NOTE: When the fuel filter is serviced or
the fuel rail joints are disconnected, new
"O" rings must always be fitted.
Connections at the fuel rail are made using "Saginaw"
screw thread type connectors with "O" rings as the
sealing medium. The fuel lines in the engine
compartment are made from a braided nylon material.
NOTE: This material must not be clamped
or kinked as this impairs its performance.