Fuel tank breather ?

[hargo]

Hello all,

While lying under the wedge last night investigating some rattles I noticed that there is a small rubber hose coming out of the side of the passenger fuel tank visible from within the rear wheel well. It's about 2" long and has been blocked off with a bolt and jubilee clip.

I'm gussing that it's supposed to be attached to something, possible the drain pipe on the other side of the car maybe ?

Any ideas ? There is usually a petrol smell and it sometimes gets quite strong but I always just assumed that " they all do that " Maybe it's down to the lack of breathers ? ?

Cheers in advance

Al

[AM400]

Sounds like its the fuel return inlet, Should be a pipe that returns fuel to the tank from the pressure regulator.

Andy

[paul gotts]

Just had a look at the set upon my 400. It is indeed the return from the regulator. Worth following the hose from the regulator on your car to see where it goes then.

[hargo]

Cheers guys,

I'll definitely have a look tonight then, the car runs alright, not perfect but alright so there must be a return somewhere I would think.

Just to make sure, it is the small bore pipe on the outer side of the passenger tank that you're referring to ? Don't know how good my description was

Thanks again

Al

[paul gotts]

hargo said:

Just to make sure, it is the small bore pipe on the outer side of the passenger tank that you're referring to ? Don't know how good my description was Thanks again Al

Yes, it comes out from the top of the outer side of the n/s tank, at 90 deg. from the long axis of the car. It should be 5/16" bore.

Paul

[dukeenfield]

Mine is the same,blocked off,I think its just a breather for second tank to pervent air/locks,doesn't seem to cause any problems,well I don't think it does.