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How to replace tank breathers?
Posted: 15 Jul 2006, 09:45
by crazydiamond
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.
Posted: 15 Jul 2006, 16:21
by simoncummins
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
Posted: 15 Jul 2006, 16:34
by Hacksawbob
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.
Posted: 15 Jul 2006, 16:57
by crazydiamond
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.
Posted: 15 Jul 2006, 17:24
by simoncummins
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.
Posted: 17 Jul 2006, 06:43
by crazydiamond
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?