So it seems that I ran out of diesel today despite the gauge reading just over 1/4 tank.
My Hilux Virgo has just done 110 000km so it is out of warrantee.
How easy is it to get the gauge control in the tank of a Virgo Hilux, do I need to remove the tank?
Any advise would be appreciated
Faulty fuel gauge
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Faulty fuel gauge
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Re: Faulty fuel gauge
Yes, normally one has to drop the tank out. Drain it, disconnect the fuel lines, (supply and return - mark which is which), disconnect filler and breather and release the tank. Let it down slowly and see that there is enough slack on the fuel gauge wires to let it down completely. 
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Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Faulty fuel gauge
Hello Neil. IS MD said, the tank needs to me removed to access the pump / gauge assembly.Neildbn wrote:So it seems that I ran out of diesel today despite the gauge reading just over 1/4 tank.
My Hilux Virgo has just done 110 000km so it is out of warrantee.
How easy is it to get the gauge control in the tank of a Virgo Hilux, do I need to remove the tank?
Any advise would be appreciated
If you want, send me a PM /email and I will mail you a step by step on removing the tank and accessing the pump.
Paul.
09 4.0 V6 Auto 4x4.