Easily tap into the auxiliary fuel supply on Ford Transit Custom

The easiest way to tap into your fuel tank on a Ford Transit Custom.
After watching the few videos on tapping into the auxiliary fuel supply on a Ford Transit Custom, I found in the comments section that it was possible to use the little known auxiliary feed on the side of the fuel tank as opposed to the popular route of tapping in from the top of the tank.
The main advantage being you do not need to remove the fuel tank for access.
I made it more difficult than it needed to be as I was working on my drive and did not jack the vehicle up, however I managed to complete the job and now I am able to supply fuel to my diesel heater which will be installed at a later date.

[@rogerfarrington8571]

Roy top tip about using the rear fuel pick up nipple saves a lot of work just going to do mine.thanks Roger.

[@royclark8385]

Hello Roger, thanks for commenting, glad the video was of use.

[@richyrees2770]

Perfect thank you. Best video yet. As I didn't want to drop my tank completely. Nice and simple 👌

[@royclark8385]

Hello. Thanks for viewing and commenting on my video. It's really quite easy to do.

[@jonnomra]

My 2018 Ltd 290 transit custom (pre facelift) didn't have this extra fuel port. But the possibility of it being there was enough to get me started on the job. I did manage to drop the tank enough using wooden blocks and the van's own jack to get to the main port. Even with a quarter tank still in the van. Swearing happened. The heater works tho, so all is good in the end.

[@royclark8385]

Hello, glad my video helped inspire you to look at yours, mine was very easy in comparison to vw etc.

[@jonnomra]

Yeah. Way easier from what I've seen of VWs. For anyone else trying this who doesn't have the second accessory port, I removed the two tank traps at the back of the vehicle and left the front one on ( just slightly loosened on the passenger side). Then lowering the back of the tank on a jack I could get my hand in to cut the top of the port on the main sender unit. Just remember to put the pickup tube in before you clip the attachment on, unlike me. Much swearing trying to get it off again.

[@seepetedo]

Hi did you but a special kit for that or did it come with your heater ? Thanks Excellent vid

[@royclark8385]

@seepetedo Hello. I bought the feed kit off ebay, item number 221534925902, EBERSPACHER/WEBASTO/PLANAR DIESEL HEATER FORD TRANSIT MERC VITO FUEL PICK-UP KIT Glad the video has been of interest and help.

[@seepetedo]

@@royclark8385 your a star thank loads, good luck with the rest of the conversion

[@royclark8385]

@seepetedo Thank you. It's actually finished now and we are out enjoying it. I did upload a video of the finished article.

[@MazPlaysBass]

Hi Roy.. I know I'm asking the question because it seems pretty obvious to me But, is the Video shown Flipped - Left/Right or are they Left hand threaded Bolts.. Will make a difference which side of the van to look....

[@royclark8385]

Hello. Yes the video is flipped, but the bolts are normal right hand threaded type, right turn to tighten, left to loosen.

[@royclark8385]

The auxiliary feed was on the passenger side of the fuel tank

[@MazPlaysBass]

@@royclark8385 Yes, I was pretty sure but maybe more important for those that aren't in the know - thank you

[@andymoffat8393]

Why have you flipped video if you don’t mind me asking

[@royclark8385]

@andymoffat8393 hello. It was not intended, just uploading onto my pc for editing it flipped the video.

[@williambarnes7704]

What was the name of tap used.

[@royclark8385]

Hello. If you mean the kit, I bought if off ebay, item number 221534925902, EBERSPACHER/WEBASTO/PLANAR DIESEL HEATER FORD TRANSIT MERC VITO FUEL PICK-UP KIT

[@williambarnes7704]

@royclark8385 thanks I will look that up. Seem like the answer to the separate pickup tube. Appreciated.

[@theswift11]

Hi, does this apply to the transit custom fuel tank also?

[@royclark8385]

Hello. Yes my video was made fitting the auxiliary feed into my transit custom 2021 plate. Hope it proves useful.

[@theswift11]

Thankyou mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alzxniner]

Do you have sa link for the parts needed? Please

[@royclark8385]

Hello. I bought if off ebay, item number 221534925902, EBERSPACHER/WEBASTO/PLANAR DIESEL HEATER FORD TRANSIT MERC VITO FUEL PICK-UP KIT