Popping Noise from Fuel Tank

[alaws]

Getting a popping noise from the fuel tank area. Don't think it's overrun as just got new MOT and emissions were fine. Happens mostly when I come to a halt a junctions and traffic lights. Maybe something to do with air pressure in tank? Any ideas?

Cheers
Andy

[Bunglist]

Mine does that as well, normally just after i have filled her up, but it does not last for long.

[TVR Thomo]

Mine also does it .... mainly when it's hot outside. Something to do with the purge canister i think? If you do a search you should find more.

[miniman]

TVR Thomo said:

Mine also does it .... mainly when it's hot outside. Something to do with the purge canister i think? If you do a search you should find more.

IIRC the bible mentions that this is a symptom of the carbon cannister being blocked or full or something - the fuel system usually vents through the cannister. Think it's a pretty nasty job to get to it though.

[alaws]

Thanks for the info. Looks like it's the Carbon Canister that needs replacing.
Could anybody tell me the part number for a replacement Carbon Canister?

Cheers
Andy

[spend]

Theres a few variations, but I guess its the later integral one for your car. They are the Land Rover ones, but the Rover 200/400 parts are cheaper

Dave

[alaws]

Forgot to say my Chim is a 1997 4.5
Cheers
Andy

[alaws]

Is there a Rover part number for the Carbon Canister for a 97 4.5 Chimaera?

Cheers
Andy

[spend]

I just parted with £2 at the local scrappy for a nearly new one

Dave

[alaws]

Been quoted £55+VAT for a Carbon Cannister from an Indy TVR garage. No idea what brand it is. Anybody recommend a Rover/Unipart Carbon Cannister?

Cheers
Andy

[alaws]

New Carbon Cannister now fitted. Problem solved. Total cost including labour was £150.
The loud bangs have now gone!

Andy

[spend]

Blinking Heck Andy, I thought it was just slot in with a multi pin connector and 2/3 pipes all accessed thru the access hole on later cars? Seems a bit expensive to me (but I only want to pay 50p for anything ). Nice that you are the first person, I can recall, that has categorically reported this as a simple problem - solution.

Dave

[alaws]

Well it was 1.5 hrs labour and £55 for the Carbon Cannister.
Don't buy a genuine Land Rover Carbon Cannister (Range Rover V8 part) Was quoted £112 + VAT just for the part! I think mine was a Rover part. Could well be same part, different box! Land Rover boxes seem to be a bit dearer!!

Andy