How to replace tank breathers?

Post by **crazydiamond** » 15 Jul 2006, 09:45

My breather hoses are just starting to crack up, got some 6mm pipe, Anyone changed these pipes with tank in situ I dont think its possible with the tank in situ, I have changed the tank so know all about that, but anyone tried to do the breather pipes with tank in? I dont really want to take the tank out again, it was a complete bu***r to get the filler pipe to seal again, even with a brand new rubber grommet.

Post by **simoncummins** » 15 Jul 2006, 16:21

If you are talking about the hoses that go from the tank to plastic bottle things i did mine with the tank in at arms length its fiddley but possable my hoses were 5mm on a 1990 1.6 td hope this helps Simon

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 15 Jul 2006, 16:34

dont think it is poss unless you have a four year old helper

what I do know is if you try to remove the top hose from the breather tank you will snap off the plastic connector.
http://www.club80-90.co.uk/wiki/index.p ... nk_removal heres a picture to remind you what it all looks like up there.

Post by **crazydiamond** » 15 Jul 2006, 16:57

Thanks Simon and Bob, well I.ve not got a tame 4 year old but will have a go tomorrow anyway. The pipes on my 1982 are 6mm so maybe with a mk1 tank they are larger? See how it goes. hey Simon where abouts in Kiddy are you, i'm on Greenhill Hurcott rd.

Post by **simoncummins** » 15 Jul 2006, 17:24

Hello again i am at Mayfield Close Ferndale next time i am around greenhill i will look out for your van i was about to say what the other guy said, i was told it was better to cut the hoses off length ways to avoid breaking the bit off the bottles i was told this after i had done mine but i had no problems. If yours is the same as mine you be able to do it. Also if you fine you need 5mm hose i think ive got some i also have some 6mm as that is what i started with. If you are passing this way bang on the door and say hello the red van is on the drive most of the time. GOOD LUCK Simon.

Post by **crazydiamond** » 17 Jul 2006, 06:43

Well tried and failed to change breather pipes with tank in situ, in fact it got worse! I broke one of the pipes on the Y plastic pipe fitting that pushes into the nearside top of tank! Have heat sealed the end for the moment, but it looks like it will be a tank out job, when I get around to it. The petrol only seaps a little when the tank has been filled to the top, so provided I keep it down a little, no petrol leaks. Anyone got a Y piece for the tank?