Problem with fuel tank on Ford Ranger

[Fymoh]

I have a 2004 Ford Ranger 2,5TD d/cab. Drives like a dream, I just have a problem with filling up the fuel tank - it takes me 40 minutes to fill 70 litres into the tank - yes 40 minutes. I had the pipes checked and they seem to be ok, so I guess it must be something on the tank itself. I'd like to hear from you guys if some of you had a similar problem and how you solved it - can I do something myself or do I need to take it in?
Some attendants at fuel station really don't like me anymore and I'm sure they run when they see me coming around the corner as nobody likes to hold the nozzle manually for that long as it can't be left hooked on the car. The fuel literally trickles into the fuel tank.

Any advice will be highly appreciated.

Regards

Fredy

[OFFROAD ADDICT]

sounds like the breather pipe attatched to the filler pipe coud be kinked or blocked. Remember what goes in must push something out eg air. Try that and see

[bundutoe]

I agree, the breater might be blocked or got damaged when it was installed, replace the breather pipe, or drive less.

[Henris]

Make sure that there are no low points on your breather. Is makes an air lock is very frustrating.

I do a lot of fuel tanks and this is one of the most anoiing problems. (To lazy to check spelling)

[Gerrie]

I had the same problem on my 2005 Ranger, although it took something like 15 minutes and had to be done manually. My new 3.0 TDCi is much quicker, so they've done something about it. There's the solution: trade it in on a new one!

[Scrat]

From empty to full....2-3 min depending on the pump at the station....

Ye maybe sell and get the Ranger with the Galvanised STEEL tank, only change I can see that might help. Mind you don't get water in the diesel else you'll be suxing rust in no time......oh...mm..this is Africa, one full tank of oil, 1L of water free....

[Fymoh]

I'm glad some of you see this in humorous way - I do too as I need a lot of humor and good will to go and fill up. Unfortunately a trade in and driving less are not an option at the moment. I was even considering taking a day off when I need to re-fill the tank. I will take a look at the pipes again and see what comes up.

Thanks to everyone for replies.

[Mick]

If youre really desperate, remove the bak, and check/replace the breather pipe.
It can only be the pipe that is blocked.
Alternately, while the pumpjockey stops filling for a moment, start and drive the bakkie in a figure 8. This will shake all the air out to the highest part(filler neck)