Westcoaster
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Good afternoon folks, apologies for not posting more often as I should, especially as I've carried out two typical jobs to my '03 4.7 V8.
Today I finished replacing the fuel filler pipe from the filler neck to the tank end flexibles. A few weeks back I noticed a strong smell of petrol from the rear after a payday fill up to full of 95 ron. on further investigation the fuel filler pipe was obviously rotten to the point that the MoT test should've picked it up.
I ordered a replacement from V6 Auto Parts on eBay, who were careful to check VIN and asked for pics of the old pipe to ensure the correct fitment. It cost £99.00 which I thought was reasonable as it was a good fit.
Unfortunately, as my car has an LPG tank where the spare wheel lived, I couldn't easily get the new pipe in and I did some cutting and joining using fuel resistant silicone piping and clamps. Removing the LPG tank was a no no for me as gas is not in my work experience.
I've attached some pictures to show the state of the pipe and the joints on the new installation. It was a difficult job due to access, despite my lorry sized ramps.
One of these days I'll get over the trauma of changing the hydraulic height adjustable suspension to Peddars coils, shocks and torsion bars after a mid journey suspension failure and share my experience of the job!
Today I finished replacing the fuel filler pipe from the filler neck to the tank end flexibles. A few weeks back I noticed a strong smell of petrol from the rear after a payday fill up to full of 95 ron. on further investigation the fuel filler pipe was obviously rotten to the point that the MoT test should've picked it up.
I ordered a replacement from V6 Auto Parts on eBay, who were careful to check VIN and asked for pics of the old pipe to ensure the correct fitment. It cost £99.00 which I thought was reasonable as it was a good fit.
Unfortunately, as my car has an LPG tank where the spare wheel lived, I couldn't easily get the new pipe in and I did some cutting and joining using fuel resistant silicone piping and clamps. Removing the LPG tank was a no no for me as gas is not in my work experience.
I've attached some pictures to show the state of the pipe and the joints on the new installation. It was a difficult job due to access, despite my lorry sized ramps.
One of these days I'll get over the trauma of changing the hydraulic height adjustable suspension to Peddars coils, shocks and torsion bars after a mid journey suspension failure and share my experience of the job!