Syncro Fuel System - Problems - Revision history

HarryMann at 01:19, 23 July 2010

2010-07-23T01:19:16Z

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	Check it, look for white powdery corrosion products, if there are any signs of filler (plastic body filler), then it's likely that has been used to patch it up... and could fail & start leaking at any time.		Check it, look for white powdery corrosion products, if there are any signs of filler (plastic body filler), then it's likely that has been used to patch it up... and could fail & start leaking at any time.

	'''Fuel filter:'' The 2.1 injected Syncros have a large cannister fuel filter mounted behind the l/h rear suspension tower. It is unlikely it has ever been changed! (Diection of fuel flow is important, should have arrows on OEM replacement part)		'''Fuel filter:''' The 2.1 injected Syncros have a large cannister fuel filter mounted behind the l/h rear suspension tower. It is unlikely it has ever been changed! (Diection of fuel flow is important, should have arrows on OEM replacement part)

	See reference to pump support bracket here: [[Syncro Parts - general]]		See reference to pump support bracket here: [[Syncro Parts - general]]

HarryMann at 01:18, 23 July 2010

2010-07-23T01:18:54Z

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	Also, on quality of fuel system components: [http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=58679& Problem with new Pearl Products fuel hose]		Also, on quality of fuel system components: [http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=58679& Problem with new Pearl Products fuel hose]

	'''Fuel pump:''' The syncro fuel pump hangs low under the tank, supported under the (often rusty) l/h tank bracket saddle. The pump can corrode badly (ally body) and leak. Check it, look for white powdery corrosion products, if there are any signs of filler (plastic body filler), then it's likely that has been used to patch it up... and could fail & start leaking at any time.		'''Fuel pump:''' The syncro fuel pump hangs low under the tank, supported under the (often rusty) l/h tank bracket saddle.

			'''NB. The pump can corrode badly (ally body) and leak.'''

			Check it, look for white powdery corrosion products, if there are any signs of filler (plastic body filler), then it's likely that has been used to patch it up... and could fail & start leaking at any time.

	'''Fuel filter:'' The 2.1 injected Syncros have a large cannister fuel filter mounted behind the l/h rear suspension tower. It is unlikely it has ever been changed! (Diection of fuel flow is important, should have arrows on OEM replacement part)		'''Fuel filter:'' The 2.1 injected Syncros have a large cannister fuel filter mounted behind the l/h rear suspension tower. It is unlikely it has ever been changed! (Diection of fuel flow is important, should have arrows on OEM replacement part)

HarryMann at 02:09, 23 November 2009

2009-11-23T02:09:02Z

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	'''Fuel pump:''' The syncro fuel pump hangs low under the tank, supported under the (often rusty) l/h tank bracket saddle. The pump can corrode badly (ally body) and leak. Check it, look for white powdery corrosion products, if there are any signs of filler (plastic body filler), then it's likely that has been used to patch it up... and could fail & start leaking at any time.		'''Fuel pump:''' The syncro fuel pump hangs low under the tank, supported under the (often rusty) l/h tank bracket saddle. The pump can corrode badly (ally body) and leak. Check it, look for white powdery corrosion products, if there are any signs of filler (plastic body filler), then it's likely that has been used to patch it up... and could fail & start leaking at any time.

			'''Fuel filter:'' The 2.1 injected Syncros have a large cannister fuel filter mounted behind the l/h rear suspension tower. It is unlikely it has ever been changed! (Diection of fuel flow is important, should have arrows on OEM replacement part)

	See reference to pump support bracket here: [[Syncro Parts - general]]		See reference to pump support bracket here: [[Syncro Parts - general]]

HarryMann at 02:04, 23 November 2009

2009-11-23T02:04:22Z

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	Syncros have a rear fuel filler going to a plastic saddle tank over the gearbox. The pipe running along the chassis-member under the rear wing to the tank can suffer perforation corrosion, and leak. Other parts fo the filling system can corrode/perish and subsequently leak.		Syncros have a '''rear fuel filler''' going to a plastic saddle tank over the gearbox. The pipe running along the chassis-member under the rear wing to the tank can suffer perforation corrosion, and leak. Other parts fo the filling system can corrode/perish and subsequently leak.

	Syncros are also prone to difficult filling and overflowing. This can be for a variety of reasons: overfilling (vehicle not level at pumps); tank-top vent valves sticking/being blocked; breather pipes fretting/perishing and leaking; poorly sealing fuel cap etc. The fuel ends up in the rhs compartment behind the tail-light (snorkel box), chassis frame, under rhs wheel arch etc.		Syncros are also prone to '''difficult filling and overflowing'''. This can be for a variety of reasons: overfilling (vehicle not level at pumps); tank-top vent valves sticking/being blocked; breather pipes fretting/perishing and leaking; poorly sealing fuel cap etc. The fuel ends up in the rhs compartment behind the tail-light (snorkel box), chassis frame, under rhs wheel arch etc.

	Syncro Dokas (pickups) can also get fuel in the lockers due to overfilling/poor seals around filler tube as well as all the above reasons.		Syncro Dokas (pickups) can also get fuel in the lockers due to overfilling/poor seals around filler tube as well as all the above reasons.

HarryMann at 02:03, 23 November 2009

2009-11-23T02:03:51Z

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	Also, on quality of fuel system components: [http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=58679& Problem with new Pearl Products fuel hose]		Also, on quality of fuel system components: [http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=58679& Problem with new Pearl Products fuel hose]

			'''Fuel pump:''' The syncro fuel pump hangs low under the tank, supported under the (often rusty) l/h tank bracket saddle. The pump can corrode badly (ally body) and leak. Check it, look for white powdery corrosion products, if there are any signs of filler (plastic body filler), then it's likely that has been used to patch it up... and could fail & start leaking at any time.

			See reference to pump support bracket here: [[Syncro Parts - general]]

	===General T25 Fuel-feed Fire Warnings===		===General T25 Fuel-feed Fire Warnings===

	[[Petrol engines Fire warning]]		[[Petrol engines Fire warning]]

HarryMann at 15:23, 14 November 2009

2009-11-14T15:23:04Z

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	Syncro Dokas (pickups) can also get fuel in the lockers due to overfilling/poor seals around filler tube as well as all the above reasons.		Syncro Dokas (pickups) can also get fuel in the lockers due to overfilling/poor seals around filler tube as well as all the above reasons.

	==General T25 Fuel-feed Fire Warnings==		Also, on quality of fuel system components: [http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=58679& Problem with new Pearl Products fuel hose]

			===General T25 Fuel-feed Fire Warnings===

	[[Petrol engines Fire warning]]		[[Petrol engines Fire warning]]

HarryMann at 15:21, 14 November 2009

2009-11-14T15:21:06Z

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	Syncros have a rear fuel filler going to a plastic saddle tank over the gearbox. The pipe running along the chassis-member under the rear wing to the tank can suffer perforation corrosion, and leak.		Syncros have a rear fuel filler going to a plastic saddle tank over the gearbox. The pipe running along the chassis-member under the rear wing to the tank can suffer perforation corrosion, and leak. Other parts fo the filling system can corrode/perish and subsequently leak.

	Syncros are also prone to difficult filling and overflowing. This can be for a variety of reasons: overfilling (vehicle not level at pumps); tank-top vent valves sticking/being blocked; breather pipes fretting/perishing and leaking; poorly sealing fuel cap etc. The fuel ends up in the rhs compartment behind the tail-light (snorkel box), chassis frame, under rhs wheel arch etc.		Syncros are also prone to difficult filling and overflowing. This can be for a variety of reasons: overfilling (vehicle not level at pumps); tank-top vent valves sticking/being blocked; breather pipes fretting/perishing and leaking; poorly sealing fuel cap etc. The fuel ends up in the rhs compartment behind the tail-light (snorkel box), chassis frame, under rhs wheel arch etc.

	Syncro Dokas (pickups) can also get fuel in the lockers due to overfilling/poor seals around filler tube as well as all the above reasons.		Syncro Dokas (pickups) can also get fuel in the lockers due to overfilling/poor seals around filler tube as well as all the above reasons.

			==General T25 Fuel-feed Fire Warnings==

			[[Petrol engines Fire warning]]

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Syncros have a rear fuel filler going to a plastic saddle tank over the gearbox. The pipe running along the chassis-member under the rear wing to the tank can suffer perforation corrosion, and leak.

Syncros are also prone to difficult filling and overflowing. This can be for a variety of reasons: overfilling (vehicle not level at pumps); tank-top vent valves sticking/being blocked; breather pipes fretting/perishing and leaking; poorly sealing fuel cap etc. The fuel ends up in the rhs compartment behind the tail-light (snorkel box), chassis frame, under rhs wheel arch etc.

Syncro Dokas (pickups) can also get fuel in the lockers due to overfilling/poor seals around filler tube as well as all the above reasons.