Hello and help!

Sharky · 17th August 2009, 11:13

Hi everybody, Newbie here.
I've recently purchased a '03 75 (1.8 petrol) which I'm really pleased with as it has negated the need for a mid-life crisis, I've just accepted that I'm getting old.
Anyway, on a short trip to a country pub for lunch the car stopped dead 100 yards down the road on the way home so I immediately joined the AA and they removed the rear seats to check the fuel pumps, one of which had blown its' lid which was promptly re fixed and a screw put in it to prevent a recurrence. This happened with a full tank of fuel. The car has driven fine since and has covered 400 miles on a single tank of fuel. I've filled up today and on returning to my car saw fuel leaking from under the tank so the car was pushed to the far end of the forecourt where it was then noticed that the leak had stopped. I then drove off to go to the shops, I parked in the shoppers car park (on a hill) and noticed fuel once again exiting my vehicle without going through the usual channels. Is there a problem with the fuel system when they are full? I didn't try to 'brim' the tank I let the pump decide when to stop delivering.

Thanks,

Sharky.

derekosb · 17th August 2009, 11:52

Hi there and welcome to the club.

I am sure a tech bod will be along soon, however as a quick suggestion, do a search for FOC (fabled orange clip) as there seems to a common problem with the fueling system in the petrol cars.

HTH

Derek

kevin · 17th August 2009, 12:10

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the seal has not been put back right.

have a read here.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto or

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9108

where abouts are you they may be amember near that can help.

Sharky · 17th August 2009, 12:27

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Originally Posted by kevin

WECOME TO THE CLUB

the seal has not been put back right.

have a read here.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto or

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9108

where abouts are you they may be amember near that can help.

Based in Nottingham Kevin. Do you think I should get the AA to sort it out if it has been fitted wrongly?

Sharky · 17th August 2009, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Sharky

Based in Nottingham Kevin. Do you think I should get the AA to sort it out if it has been fitted wrongly?

AA no use as the car is now at my home address!

jcwatrichmond · 18th August 2009, 07:57

The AA did exactly this when they fixed my loose fuel filter and had to come out again. I'm sure as it's their fault they'll stretch a point and come to your house if you explain the situation.
My breakdown occurred at home so I had to join the 'Home Breakdown' service over the phone. I only had to pay a reduced fee for the remaining months until my renewal date.
This was all before I joined the club and learnt a few things.

John Wright

Sharky · 18th August 2009, 12:40

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Originally Posted by jcwatrichmond

The AA did exactly this when they fixed my loose fuel filter and had to come out again. I'm sure as it's their fault they'll stretch a point and come to your house if you explain the situation.
My breakdown occurred at home so I had to join the 'Home Breakdown' service over the phone. I only had to pay a reduced fee for the remaining months until my renewal date.
This was all before I joined the club and learnt a few things.

John Wright

I've spoken with the AA and it is "impossible" to sent a patrol to my home address as I don't have homestart, I explained that it was a failed repair but she didn't have her 'listening ears' on and there isn't a box to tick on her computer screen. I think I'll try the complaints department.

Sharky · 18th August 2009, 12:53

Thanks for the help Guys, the AA are coming tomorrow morning to have a look ater a little pleasant complaining.

Sharky · 1st September 2009, 17:41

The AA patrolman stated that the seal will need to be replaced so it looks like I'll have to buy the kit which is not the end of the world. I'm not going to do the work myself as I barely own a spanner and have nowhere sensible to do the work so I'll take it to a mechanic nearby. My car has only just hit 30k, are there any other bits of maintenance that should be done whilst it is in? The 2 previous owners have had the vehicle serviced approximately every 6k and the oil service is due in about 7k (according to the dash).

Sharky · 19th September 2009, 11:26

I've managed to put a 'light' scrape down the nearside (road side foliage!), is T-cut still the way to go or are there better products now available?

17th August 2009, 11:13	#1
Sharky Regular poster 75 saloon 1.8 SE gold Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello and help! Hi everybody, Newbie here. I've recently purchased a '03 75 (1.8 petrol) which I'm really pleased with as it has negated the need for a mid-life crisis, I've just accepted that I'm getting old. Anyway, on a short trip to a country pub for lunch the car stopped dead 100 yards down the road on the way home so I immediately joined the AA and they removed the rear seats to check the fuel pumps, one of which had blown its' lid which was promptly re fixed and a screw put in it to prevent a recurrence. This happened with a full tank of fuel. The car has driven fine since and has covered 400 miles on a single tank of fuel. I've filled up today and on returning to my car saw fuel leaking from under the tank so the car was pushed to the far end of the forecourt where it was then noticed that the leak had stopped. I then drove off to go to the shops, I parked in the shoppers car park (on a hill) and noticed fuel once again exiting my vehicle without going through the usual channels. Is there a problem with the fuel system when they are full? I didn't try to 'brim' the tank I let the pump decide when to stop delivering. Thanks, Sharky.

17th August 2009, 11:52	#2
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Hi there and welcome to the club. I am sure a tech bod will be along soon, however as a quick suggestion, do a search for FOC (fabled orange clip) as there seems to a common problem with the fueling system in the petrol cars. HTH Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

17th August 2009, 12:10	#3
kevin I really should get out more....... ford focus ghia Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: herts Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	WECOME TO THE CLUB the seal has not been put back right. have a read here. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto or http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9108 where abouts are you they may be amember near that can help. Last edited by kevin; 17th August 2009 at 12:13..

19th September 2009, 11:26	#10
Sharky Regular poster 75 saloon 1.8 SE gold Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've managed to put a 'light' scrape down the nearside (road side foliage!), is T-cut still the way to go or are there better products now available? __________________ 1.8 SE Gold www.surgestorage.co.uk www.ericweight.co.uk Last edited by Sharky; 19th September 2009 at 11:30..

18th August 2009, 07:57	#6
jcwatrichmond Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T 2003 Club SE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Solihull, Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The AA did exactly this when they fixed my loose fuel filter and had to come out again. I'm sure as it's their fault they'll stretch a point and come to your house if you explain the situation. My breakdown occurred at home so I had to join the 'Home Breakdown' service over the phone. I only had to pay a reduced fee for the remaining months until my renewal date. This was all before I joined the club and learnt a few things. John Wright

18th August 2009, 12:53	#8
Sharky Regular poster 75 saloon 1.8 SE gold Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the help Guys, the AA are coming tomorrow morning to have a look ater a little pleasant complaining.

1st September 2009, 17:41	#9
Sharky Regular poster 75 saloon 1.8 SE gold Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The AA patrolman stated that the seal will need to be replaced so it looks like I'll have to buy the kit which is not the end of the world. I'm not going to do the work myself as I barely own a spanner and have nowhere sensible to do the work so I'll take it to a mechanic nearby. My car has only just hit 30k, are there any other bits of maintenance that should be done whilst it is in? The 2 previous owners have had the vehicle serviced approximately every 6k and the oil service is due in about 7k (according to the dash).