filler hose

[Peter Douglas W]

Does anybody have a solution for a leaky filler hose. Pt Number 143383
I just wonder of one can mod an SDI or Stag or,or?
I have not found a supllier.

[johnnydog]

Chris Witor is showing secondhand ones in stock at £8.50 + vat (plus delivery).
Alternatively, I will probably have one if Chris can't help you out.

[Peter Douglas W]

I have a original one in the car. The car is smelling of petrol everytime I fill it up but when the level sinks the smell goes away. This is why I thought iof taking the tank out and having it done up and putiing new pipes on.

[Charles H]

Have you checked the breather pipe on the other side of the car? Should vent to underneath.

[Peter Douglas W]

No

[johnnydog]

I would also check the seal round the float which is located on the side of the tank behind the vertical board in the boot. They have been known to leak, which will stop when the level drops below the level of the float. As the boot area is not sealed off from the cars interior, the smell of petrol from any leak will be quite strong.
Also check the outlet pipe under the tank is nipped up. Any leaks from that union can also be smelt in the car.

[Peter Douglas W]

This sounds like work. I have just done exactly the same on the TR6. Sender gasket had gone, tank out etc:-(

[johnnydog]

It doesn't need the tank removing to check or do any repairs - even the filler nozzle rubber. It's very easy to check if there is a leak round the float which should be visble with fuel in the spare wheel well or if an earlier Mk1 on the boot floor. Your nose should help you as well. If necessary it is very easy to remove the float. Undo the screws securing the trim board (I think its 4 at the top and 2 below the boot floor board) which reveals the float. Remove the wires noting their positions. Knock the securing ring round with a screwdriver and then remove the float. Clean or replace the sealing ring and refit.
Checking the union underneath just requires jacking the car up and any leak will be visible. Just needs an open ended 1/2" spanner to check it is tight.
I think the effort to trace a leak is minimal relative to having to suffer a fuel smell (once it gets into the carpets, it is hard to get rid of it) or the fire risk.

[Peter Douglas W]

It did not occur to me that the sender was on the side. I am so used to having seen the TR6 on top, in an impoossible position. I just did not think about it. I must get access to the tank and have a good look. As the car is all original I have a tendency not to touch anything. I stripped my MK1 down, so I knew it backwards.

[Peter Douglas W]

Going back to the first question. The reasoning is:- I never start jobs without knowing I can get all the parts, should they be needed. I learnt that when I was young and had my one and only lovely car off the road for a very long time.
I thought that if the filler pipe was old and leaky it would explain why to start with, there is a smell of petrol which vanishes after about 50 miles. So it is unlikely the sender unless the little extra petrol weight brakes the camels back.
When it is a bit warmer (Christmas always, no snow) I will take to the do-it-yourslf garage ansd have a good look around .Charles thanks I will check the vent pipe.