Is ANDREW TATE going to be impressed of how i connected the stand pipe to van’s diesel fuel tank?

[@jjz1974]

For sure the best way to do it. Is much more simple and faster. Also you do not mess up with the sender unit either you need a special key to open the sender hatch as the 90% of videos show. Many thanks for this video!!

[@agoravan]

You are welcome! Thank you for your enjoying the video.

[@rhysrolfe]

This is genius, definitely going to do this instead of taking the sender out, thanks.

[@agoravan]

You’re welcome!

[@haroldvantellingen2185]

I ordered the set and just installed it. I used the nut and put it over the pipe with a pipe wrench. The rubber seal closes it off, therefore i dont need to glue it. It is sealed off already. Great video, that helped me do it, never thought about putting it in the air hose! haha, Thanks

[@agoravan]

Hi, i am really happy that the video was helpful.

[@karlforster4892]

Can you remember what size pipe wrench you used to get the nut to tighten inside the breather pipe? looking to do this soon.

[@ptnxlo]

@@karlforster4892 10mm

[@normangallagher8161]

Where did you get the thinner pipe fittings or what's it called

[@PiotrKwapisiewicz]

Thanks man, did mine yesterday. 15 min work instead of full day of unloading fuel tank etc

[@agoravan]

You are welcome, i am really glad that the video helped. Please subscribe to our channel for more van conversion videos coming soon.

[@jondavey007]

Awesome! Just did mine today. Thanks for all your “figuring out” . 80% of my time building my van involves this 😆

[@agoravan]

Hi, glad it helped!

[@garryhellings5311]

I just fitted mine. I flatten top with a file so o ring can seal. I cut 20mm off the breather pipe. I drilled out to 5.5mm then screwed in the stand pipe. I then put a thick o ring and a copper washer onto the thread. I then slid a long 10mm socket down and tightened it with a pair of pliers. I have air tight seal inside and on top. I am not going to use epoxy unless I have to. I think the two o rings will do the trick. I also fitted non return valve at the stand pipe outlet.

[@agoravan]

That sounds great! Let me know how it works.

[@Klaas_H]

Good idea to use an o-ring, washer and nut. What is the reason for the non-return valve?

[@alanmorris9598]

Im also looking for a solution for fitting the stand pipe. Does your solution affect the breather pipe functioning properly? I can imagine the file will help but why cut the breather tube at all?

[@garryhellings5311]

@@alanmorris9598 how else can you reach the standpipe nut deep inside the breather tube? The only way I could was with the longest deep socket and by trimming about 12mm off the end of the breather pipe. The o rings are well beyond that so sealing is not affected.

[@wanderingsofalanandcaz]

Do you have a link for the non return valve you used?

[@Allan9966]

Thanks for your video - just about to do the same thing and this helps a lot.

[@haroldvantellingen2185]

Great video. I found the pipe on German Ebay. Thanks man

[@agoravan]

Thank you!

[@bradlock76]

Brilliant, thank you.. very informative.

[@agoravan]

Thank you!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

For the final step..... Insert the breather. Then the standpipe, but don't screw it down. Apply Epoxy to the thread of the standpipe, *then* screw it in. This will ensure a good seal all around the breather as it squeezes the glue out of the thread. (Much less mess!) . Only then insert the rubber pipe.

[@agoravan]

Thank you for your comment. I will try it that way on my next one.

[@LennartNilsson-l2y]

Great idea, but I noticed a few things that I for safety definetely would have done different. First of all, NEVER take off the plus from the battery before the minus. One mishap with the tool and you have a nice spark that could make the battery explode if you are unlucky. Secondly I would clean the area around the breather pipe BEFORE removing it to avoid dirt falling into the hole.

[@chrisleslie4414]

Boring

[@anthonybrown7959]

Excellent. That's going to help me out big time. Cheers

[@agoravan]

Glad to help

[@nicholasparker2854]

Great video going to do this to my van 👏

[@agoravan]

Thank you!

[@CasLaz]

Awesome, thanks for making this, going to do the same, easy to follow!

[@chukleberryfinn]

Thanks man. Gonna try this today!

[@agoravan]

You’re welcome! Good luck! Let me know how it works.

[@thomascrook6826]

Great video. I’m going to use this, thank you 👍🏻

[@agoravan]

Thanks! Let me know how it went.

[@mdelsing]

With this mounting method, make sure that the tube in the diesel pump does not touch the float. From my own experience: because of this, the float got stuck and did not indicate the correct tank content. Result: stranded with an empty diesel tank.

[@jochemhols8398]

I had the same this year. Does anyone know how to make sure you don't touch the floaters?

[@paulshanesmith]

Looks like I'll be doing this on my new Iveco Daily.. I don't know why they don't all just have blanked off auxillary outlets like on the top of Sprinter pumps.

[@astronomenov99]

I've just discovered this hack as well. I have a 2016 Iveco Daily. How much space do you have above your tank? I have an insulated box so I reckon 5 inches of clearance. I could take the elbow off, modify on it's own then reinstall the elbow. How long was your pipe?

[@paulshanesmith]

@@astronomenov99 about 5" the same and your dead right, the easiest way is to secure the dip tube on the workbench. You can get the elbows pretty cheaply from Iveco if you want to have one modified and ready for when you take the original one off.

[@yorkshiresfinestpair]

Great video and well explained 👍🏻 this is the way I'm now going to do our van.

[@agoravan]

Thank you for your comment! I am glad you found it useful. Please let me know how it went, and please subscribe to our channel. Have a lovely day!

[@billburton6273]

Hi thanks for the video very good, could you tell me which heater you used, thanks Bill.

[@agoravan]

Hi, i used a diesel JP heater combi unit, similar to Truma D6

[@Jozef_Drab]

Thanks for an idea. Why did u disconet the battery first?

[@agoravan]

Just as a precaution measure. To be sure that i don’t try to start the engine, or activate the fuel pump, or produce any sparks while i am working with fuel.

[@Jozef_Drab]

@@agoravan Thanks. Ok, so I will not disconect. Diesel is safe ;).

[@gnarlybadger690]

Excellent informative video 👍🏻

[@agoravan]

Thank you!

[@jamieroe5292]

Thanks for this. I have the same van, i would be interested to see where you have routed the fuel line, put the pump and where is the heater if thats possible?

[@agoravan]

Hi, you are welcome. Send me an email at [e-mail] and i will send you some pictures.

[@VoTo-b2q]

I’m the same please , is it a clear route?

[@alanmorris9598]

Great video. Thanks!:You explain very clearly. Can you tell me which stand pipe you bought?(product number) There are so many!

[@agoravan]

You can buy this one: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403776540469?hash=item5e02f50f35:g:qc0AAOSwr91i0SA3&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8HGiwLCWqUfhYD58HoklVdDH1RLcUK9lbwrhrOz3rgRP2fvXJ2dR6N95KDJALfAdafhSgTgH%2BB9%2FWRc6FWioCzSF3aGRn%2FS2As7aln5QZQhvacaPPgBtQGuNd16wG13aOGTXvpQEyZJEHD%2BZ7Lvn8jONp1%2FIbXfDWNe6iKqqGS1THWlpG4PHxO%2B5VEGZE86aqdArUQE1DKeefTh4RtEcbTZbIsdem9sZfWTSHSJPhOk3ONRA%2FkmgFPAWpHLcCg8XM7mapdT6Zd7IF7I84NW6b8l8TKnzhvMqI90LwF6rBo98oKetXOFoqRxNzoozHPZ9ZA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM5uKxlPZg

[@brendanmagee8791]

Hi, great video, where can I get the 3mm pipe you used, the link for it doesn't seem to be working?

[@agoravan]

Hi, thank you for your appreciation, you can search on ebay for: Webasto Eberspacher Heater Fuel Tank Sender Stand Pipes Clip Parts, and you choose one from there.

[@brendanmagee8791]

@@agoravan Thank you.

[@Bazza4317]

Hi there...have you got the link for this standpipe...thanks Barry

[@agoravan]

Hi, thanks for subscribing here is the link: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403776540469

[@jessestrum]

i love it

[@agoravan]

Thank you!

[@garryhellings5311]

Hello. Great idea! I like your video. Did you have any tank pressure loss / problems leaking around the hole you made for stand pipe? (A nut on the inside would help to make a better air tight seal????

[@agoravan]

Hi Garry, thanks for the appreciation, so far i did not encounter any issues, and i am using the heater on daily bases. No tank pressure loss, when i open the tank for refill i can hear the pressure coming out, no leaks, because the glue that i used creates an air tight seal. The initial plan was indeed to put a nut inside, but that proved to be very difficult with the tools that i have so i just used the glue, and as i said, no issues so far. But feel free to put a nut inside if you have the possibility, as it would definitely help. Have a great day!

[@TheAlphahot1]

Thanks man, I did it mine the same way

[@agoravan]

You are welcome!

[@danbir]

Thank you for your video - very interesting! Do you think the plastic of the breather hose is thick enough to permanently act as a thread for the extraction pipe? Given the vibration of the car when driving? Maybe better to fasten with selflocking nut on the inside?

[@agoravan]

Thank you! I think the selflocking nut would be an extra security point. I also used locktite glue to fix the pipe to the breather. Only time will tell if the breather plastic is strong enough.

[@danbir]

Thank you! I just did the mod in about one hour! Unfortunately I was not able to use a nut from the inside because I could nut reach far enough with my tools to hold the nut while fastening from the other side. So I did the same like you, with the exception that I used a thread cutter to make the thread. Yes only time will tell but I think we should be fine...Fingers crossed!😜 Thank you very much for your video again... I think you saved me many hours of work!

[@agoravan]

Really glad it helped.

[@haroldvantellingen2185]

My set included the selflocking nut, but it was not stainless steel, I put one underneith and seals off well

[@haroldvantellingen2185]

and i used the pipe wrench, easy job

[@tonyedwards67]

This looks great! - can I ask whether any issues two years later?

[@agoravan]

Hi, no issues at all. 3rd winter :)

[@tonyedwards67]

That's good to hear. Congratulations on finding the solution!

[@agoravan]

Thanks! I did not invent this, i just made this useful video of how to do it. 😁

[@danclark7191]

What about if I install this and connect it to the pump but not install the heater? Surely diesel shouldn't bypass the pump (which I'll leave the red cap on)

[@agoravan]

I think you are right, the diesel shouldn’t bypass the pump (unless pump is broken or stuck open), when i installed this i did not connect the pump.

[@danclark7191]

@@agoravan worth a shot as I need this installed before a wall goes up but I'm not ready for the heater yet. Thanks a lot! Videos appreciated!

[@TravellingfromScratch]

Does this effect the breather pipe at all? Just wondering if there are any negative effects before I give it a go. Thank for sharing.

[@agoravan]

Hi, it is 4 months now, and no side effects. Van works fine, heater works fine.

[@TravellingfromScratch]

@@agoravan that’s great thank you. 👍🏻

[@Jozef_Drab]

Isn't there the fuel float directly under the breather pipe? It could cause problems.

[@agoravan]

Hi, when i inserted the pipe for testing it went all the way down to the bottom of the tank, which makes me think that the fuel float is not directly under it. I drove the van more than 2500 miles, filled the tank several times, and no issues so far. Fuel gauge indicates correctly. I use the heater every night, and had no issues with it either. Also. I am not a mechanic or a professional van converter, video is just showing what i did, it is not a how to video, as it is mentioned in the disclaimer at the beginning of the video, so if you have any concerns, please ask a qualified mechanic or engineer, before attempting to do any work on your vehicle. Thank you!

[@Jozef_Drab]

@@agoravan ok, thanks for reply.

[@agoravan]

@@Jozef_Drab you’re welcome

[@april7_]

Thank you for this, I will do this way also, because all other ways are many times complicated and harder to do also!

[@agoravan]

Thank you for your comment! I am glad you found it useful. Please let me know how it went, and please subscribe to our channel. Have a lovely day!

[@Travelling_about]

Best way so easy

[@agoravan]

Thanks!

[@blaggers16]

Hey! About to do this myself so was wondering if it's all good still a week on?

[@agoravan]

Hi, mine is still ok, i just started today to install the filter and the pump, so i hope to connect it today or tomorrow the latest. A new video will follow, hopefully next week

[@agoravan]

New video with the JP heater running here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYGqd3mnjL2tq6M

[@wanderingsofalanandcaz]

Excellent. Did the blue pipe just drop down the side of the tank to outside?

[@agoravan]

Thanks! Yes it did.

[@Bazza4317]

Hi there I've purchased the standpipe from the link you sent..thanks 👍...is there any reduced draw up to the heater as its narrower pipe..did the heater manufacturer confirm this was ok? Thanks

[@agoravan]

I asked the manufacturer before i purchased the pipe and it said it is ok. I used the heater for a year now, with no issues

[@scottford5870]

Hi, pleas could you add a link to the eBay site that you purchased the smaller fuel suction pipe from? Thanks

[@agoravan]

The link is in the description of the video, it’s this one: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333858990507

[@normangallagher8161]

Tried this code on ebay they can't seem to find the item

[@agoravan]

@normangallagher8161 hi, you can try this link: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204051507589 Or search: Fuel Tank Sender Stand Pipe on ebay.

[@claytonsguns]

I'm about to fit my heater and this seems to be the best way to fit the pipe, any issues with it after some time.

[@agoravan]

Almost 3 years in, no issues.

[@claytonsguns]

@@agoravan excellent, thanks for the video and thanks for the quick reply 👍🏻

[@agoravan]

You’re welcome! I would really apreciate if you could subscribe to the channel. Thanks!

[@claytonsguns]

@@agoravan consider it done.

[@yanndelpech9728]

Hello i am doing the same thing on a Fiat Ducato and i would like to know if the stand pipe is going strait down or do you give an angle foward to avoid all the sender unit system. Thank you .

[@agoravan]

If you put the pipe through the breather as i did in the video, the stand pipe is going straight. It doesn’t touch anything. Don’t forget to cut the stand pipe a little shorter so it doesn’t reach the bottom of the tank.

[@yanndelpech9728]

@@agoravanthank you for your answer. since you did this how is the epoxy. Is it efficient against fuel leaks?

[@agoravan]

2 and a half years of full vanlife and i had no issues. Can i please ask you to subscribe to my channel? If you did already, thank you!

[@yanndelpech9728]

@@agoravan thank you for your help . I will subscribe and i whish you the best for this new year. 👍🎉

[@haroldvantellingen2185]

Same like the nut. Mine wasv10 mm i think

[@matthewpoor2757]

Hi where did you put fuel pump?

[@agoravan]

Hi, it is under the van.

[@blaggers16]

Has anyone done this and had any issues or did everything go as planned?

[@agoravan]

3 months, no issues

[@ShadowV]

Anyone know what to do if the breather pipe is glued in? It's not budging at all

[@agoravan]

It should not be glued in, i struggled a bit to get it out, but maybe in your case somebody glued it in for some reason. In this case you could unscrew the entire unit, (although the method i presented is to avoid doing that), but i only recommend doing that if you know what you are doing and are confident enough to do it. Otherwise, ask a mechanic to do it for you.

[@ShadowV]

@@agoravan Thanks for the reply! I did manage to pull it out with great effort. Now I'm stuck on how to get the fuel line to the fuel pump from there :p

[@agoravan]

@ShadowV if you watch the video again, you will see that i routed the blue hose under the van. My fuel filter and the pump sit under the van. And from the pump there is the clear hose that travels under the van until it reaches the point where my heater is located ( in my case it is in the middle of the van) and i drilled a hole and routed the hose back in to the van and connected it to the heater.

[@sixgearsvanlife7868]

any problems with the heater

[@agoravan]

since September 2021 when I installed it, I had no problem with the heater

[@jackmason4374]

Just done this after watching your vid thanks for that but now after only using it twice the system came on by itself blowing cold and I can’t switch it off unless I pull the fuse , the remote only works on the plus and minus the on off doesn’t work any ideas ?

[@agoravan]

Hi, sorry to hear about your problem but i think i have a different heater than yours and i don’t know how to help. Maybe the remote is faulty. Try and contact the seller or the manufacturer.

[@jackmason4374]

@@agoravan have done thanks 👍