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 Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:43 am |
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Wee question... Is it possible for a fuel tank to drain itself in the event of bending valves I.E, timing belt de-tensioning etc. Just after my mishap the fuel gauge says empty, like it doesn't even move from ignition off position even when ignition is on. Btw not sure if tank is actually empty yet.
Any feedback would be great cheers.
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:47 am |
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Err no lol not unless there is a hole in it.
Maybe the float that reads the amount of fuel is broke.
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:58 am |
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mine did this back along. i filled car up with fuel took it to the dealers and they pluged sumthing into car under the rear seats and it mad it say had fuel tank. been fine every since
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:08 am |
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I think that's where the solenoid and plugs are for the fuel sender. It was there on my 106 anyway. Ok well cheers for the advice. 
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:39 am |
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| mine did this back along. i filled car up with fuel took it to the dealers and they pluged sumthing into car under the rear seats and it mad it say had fuel tank. been fine every since |
Thats where the fuel filter/pump is I think, so that would have the level sensor on or float or whatever it is.
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:43 pm |
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jf you want to drain it get an angle grinder and cut the corner off it
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:44 pm |
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They don't drain themselves, but the fuel pixies steal it.
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