Hi all,

 

I have noticed a petrol smell in my garage the last couple of days. I took the Z out this morning and saw a very small patch on the garage floor which would have been under the rear of the car.

 

I'd say it was level with the rear wheels, slightly off centre to the right of the car (the opposite side to the fuel filler;)) It does not appear to be losing fuel in any noticable quantity......

 

Any ideas where it may be coming from?

 

Thanks,

 

Richard:cool:

Common problem, especially with UK zeds, the petrol tank support straps will have corroded to start with, and in addition grit and rust accumulates under the straps where it bends under it and the flexing of the weak straps rubs away at the tank until very fine holes are revealed.

Seen lots with this problem, petrol tanks sealant is not too clever and the long term fix is a replacement tank and straps, a good used one from an import zed will be ok.

 

Check the photo of the very problem

 

 

 

Jeff TT

Edited November 16, 200817 yr by JeffTT
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Hi bud sorry to hear about your tank issues, but if you need a good replacement i have a very good one got to get it gone so letting it go cheap if your interested....Cheers Jay

Thanks for your help guys......

 

......Jay, I'll let you know about the tank as soon asmy mechanic takes a look to confirm the old one is fecked!

 

Where abouts are you bud?

 

Richard:)

Im in plymouth, but postage is not a problem richard the tank has been brething for a while so no fuel or vapours present......I also have the straps.....