Fuel Tank (Diesel) Expansion hose.

[pmoc_2001]

Hello,

I snapped the nipple from the valve on top of the exansion hose. I really don't think the hose goes anywhere after it passes trough a hole in the chassi is this normal? Does anyone have any tips on how to pull the hose from the replacment part as it is on tight and I dont want to order another one.



I need to swap the hose.



The part number is 201-04-311B

I bought mine here: http://www.ekmpowershop16.com/ekmps/sho ... -594-p.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Plasticman]

snip the hose off, slit the one on the new bit then remove it and ditto the old bit , then if needed get a cup of boiling water dip hose in it for a minuter or so then push it on..
mike

[langb20]

Yeah don't pull it off cold, that's when it snaps, exactly what I did. Doh. Got a replacement from breakers but not fitted yet. They are a proper snug fit, almost shrunk on, like said, heat should do it, cup o boiling water. Good luck

[pmoc_2001]

Thank you both. Good advice about the swap.

My thoughts are that the hose is pointless as it does not go anywhere once it passes through the chassis?? Just into a plastic cap or something.

[Plasticman]

No its not pointless , it is aa vent and if you block the thing off you will incur all sorts of problems, the thin pipe/hose is to duct the fumes away etc so to speak
mike