Fuel tank breather connections

Post by **spod_rod** » 24 Sep 2007, 10:21

Hi all, filled my van with petrol to the brim yesterday for the first time during my ownership and found out i have a major leak!

I have traced the leak to the breather pipe assembly, and I know what parts I need but I'm not sure where to get them from.

The parts are the two 3way connectors that sit on top of the tank - both have sheared off where the enter the tank, hence I have 2 holes in the top of the tank!

The connectors appear to be the same for both sides of the tank. 1 port enters the top of the petrol tank, 1 port connects to the approriate expansion tank via a pipe and the 3rd port crosses over to the other 3 way connector.

GSF do not stock it, just kampers dont list it and VW say it's obsolete - anyone know where esle I should try?

Many thanks,

Post by **toomanytoys** » 24 Sep 2007, 10:59

They are only short and fit in a rubber gromet, it could bethat the grommet has perished or prev owner has forgot to refit.. it the T is actually broke then a breaker will be best bet...
you may want to consider dropping the tank and changing all the rubber hoses as these are prob about done too.. 5.7mm (actually marked on the hose) fuel injection hose fits a treat... 6mm (or 1/4") is too big...

Post by **spod_rod** » 24 Sep 2007, 12:58

Mmm,
thinking about it, the bottom of the connectors didn't feel rough / snapped so maybe they have just come out of their grommits in the tank.

I'll try pushing them back home before I go on a scrapyard challenge!

Thanks