While I was putting petrol into my car (for the 3rd time this week ) I noticed some rust on the neck of the petrol tank. Its about 1/2 inch in from the opening where you put your cap on. I pressed lightly against the rust and it went through. The hole is only a couple of millimetres wide.

What can I do?

Is there a chance that the tank inside is rusty?

 

HELP!!!

 

Stuart.

Someone else had the same problem, could have been Andy Duff. I think a large chunk of the filler neck has rusted away and he had to replace it. Requires taking the tank out I think. believe he noticed it because petrol was sloshing around on trackdays and leaking out the hole !

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

ANDY DUFF WHERE ARE YOU?

 

I need advice then, if it was you.

 

So what price are we talking then, roughly?

 

I think Im gonna cry. Im never gonna have the money for my indiction kit. Somthing alwasy comes up.

 

Stuart

Yes Stuart I can confirm it was the Muffman I think he has a picture of it in his rides.

 

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Stuart - yes it was me!!!

 

 

This was mine once I had removed it Best thing to do is remove the rear wheel arch liner that hides the filler neck. You can then judge the amount of rust. To be honest though this does need replacing. I got mine from Mike @ MJP http://www.lightman.co.uk/mjp . The cost wasn't too bad to be honest.

When you come to fit it, if you give me a shout I'll help you with it - it really is a two man job and experience of doing it before DEFFINATELY helps

 

Let me know AND DON'T WORRY

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy

 

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Is this is?

 

 

CheerZ Andy.

Just had another look. Its just a small hole on the left as you look at it. I got a screwdriver and has a good poke all around it, and it seem solid enough. Just a little sulphur on it I think.

 

Stuart

Mmm one point to bear in mind is the little drain hole that should be kept clear inside the petrol flap area a the base this can lead to water collection and rust INSIDE the flap area, however the pipe filler below needs to be kept clear of dirt etc or the drain hole keeps it wet!! doh!! no winning some times.

Jeff TT

Stuart

...I've got a spare filler neck - as per the picture but in one piece and in good condition. Let me know if you need one - got a tank too.

 

cheers

 

Jack

Stuart

 

...got a spare filler neck if you want one - and tank - just let me know.

 

cheers

 

Jack

CheerZ Jack, I will look to see how bad it is when I get chance.