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crofts · 14th June 2012, 05:43

I'm sure you are right Mike that it's a myth but I took the 1/4 tank story to heart when I bought my diesel tourer in 2003 and NEVER ran below a 1/4 tank.
Anyway, sods law, got caught short just once around 40,000 miles and went down to the low fuel light. Only did about 10 miles before filling up but had fears I may have knackered the ITP. Sure enough, listened, no noise. Garage confirmed ITP not working. So put 2 & 2 together & assumed I had caused the problem. Pump was replaced by Warranty Direct at Rover dealer (£407-ouch)
Only when I posted my experience did a member point out that the ITP had probably expired long before this event. Proves that if you keep the tank over a 1/4 continuously, the ITP can fail and you probably won't know until the U/B pump squeels with pain from overwork.

14th June 2012, 05:43	#8
crofts I really should get out more....... 2003 Rover 75 Conn. SE Auto Tourer 131 ps CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 2,512 Thanks: 38 Thanked 67 Times in 55 Posts	ITPump I'm sure you are right Mike that it's a myth but I took the 1/4 tank story to heart when I bought my diesel tourer in 2003 and NEVER ran below a 1/4 tank. Anyway, sods law, got caught short just once around 40,000 miles and went down to the low fuel light. Only did about 10 miles before filling up but had fears I may have knackered the ITP. Sure enough, listened, no noise. Garage confirmed ITP not working. So put 2 & 2 together & assumed I had caused the problem. Pump was replaced by Warranty Direct at Rover dealer (£407-ouch) Only when I posted my experience did a member point out that the ITP had probably expired long before this event. Proves that if you keep the tank over a 1/4 continuously, the ITP can fail and you probably won't know until the U/B pump squeels with pain from overwork. __________________ Rover 75 CDTi SE Connoisseur Tourer (2003) In desirable STARLIGHT SILVER (now restored to it's former glory with all the chrome !)