Fuel tank splashback
Posted: 06 Sep 2010, 12:49
Hello,
I've had a look on the wiki, but am struggling to understand how the breather pipes and expansion tanks work exactly. Whenever I fill up, if I don't stop early, there is a gurgling followed by a load of diesel flying out of the filler. I've replaced the perished pipes to the expansion tank, and theexpansion tank breather pipes seems to be ok, but I wondered if they were blocked, or whether something is wrong with the breather pipe on the filling neck. I'd be really grateful if someone could explain why this happens, as I don't really understand the pressure differentials that are going on.
Thanks a lot
Ewen
I've had a look on the wiki, but am struggling to understand how the breather pipes and expansion tanks work exactly. Whenever I fill up, if I don't stop early, there is a gurgling followed by a load of diesel flying out of the filler. I've replaced the perished pipes to the expansion tank, and theexpansion tank breather pipes seems to be ok, but I wondered if they were blocked, or whether something is wrong with the breather pipe on the filling neck. I'd be really grateful if someone could explain why this happens, as I don't really understand the pressure differentials that are going on.
Thanks a lot
Ewen