fuel tank sealing ring found under rear seat

black olive · 5th November 2007, 13:45

Id noticed one side of the rear seat quab wasnt clipped down at the front, so had a go at refitting the squab properly.
I removed and lifted the squab altogether and found the follwing items.

1 cartoon hamster cut off a cereal packet
1 cartoon beaver cut off a cereal packet
1 WD 40 red straw ( useful !!

)

1 black fuel tank cap sealing ring

Now Im hoping this means that the fuel filter orange clip has been done previously, and they decided not to fit a new sealing ring ( the ring does look unused)
alternatively it could mean the orange clip has been done and they havent refitted a sealing ring- guess what Im doing when the fuel level is sufficiently low !!

Christopher · 5th November 2007, 13:48

... are you sure it wasn't the hamster and beaver trying to burrow into your fuel tank??!? Straw could have been used to gulp up the high-octane??

GreyGhost · 5th November 2007, 13:49

Without the sealing ring you'd have fumes in the cabin and no fuel at the engine, Unless the engine is so powerful it's just sucking fuel through regardless.

black olive · 5th November 2007, 13:51

thats reassured me slightly GG !

Im thinking theyve just reused the old ring but will be checking at weekend to make sure.

Jules · 5th November 2007, 13:51

If they can't even replace the seat properly, good plan to check everything including your wheel nuts

The only sure way to make sure you have no leaks at the top of the fuel tank (once you've finished fiddling with the O ring retainer)
is to fill to the brim and then find a suitable slope to lean the car over to passenger side to make sure no fuel is seaping.

When satisfied replace the manhole cover and seat.
Alternatively a suitable method of pressurising the tank a small amount to check for leaks.

ragitty · 5th November 2007, 14:11

I had my car checked last week at my local rover dealer because I could smell petrol fumes after filling her up to the top for the first time since buying it, apparently the tank sealing ring was twisted so not sealing properly, also my petrol consumption was diabolical i.e. used 3/4 tank of petrol (seepage)and only covered 170 miles,

All seems well now, whilst it was in the workshop I got them to check that the orange clip was on the filter which it was, no smell of petrol now and I have done 57 miles since the repair was carried out needle just dropped slightly from the full position excellent result.

black olive · 5th November 2007, 14:27

Quote:

used 3/4 tank of petrol and only covered 170 miles,

try owning a v8, you will find that average

ragitty · 5th November 2007, 15:09

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Originally Posted by black olive

try owning a v8, you will find that average

Errrrrr no thanks

Jules · 5th November 2007, 16:39

I only do 100 miles per Month so the V8 MPG isn't an issue

In fact we are thinking of getting a Horse & Cart! (like to see the Government Tax the Hay)

pmessling · 5th November 2007, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by julesbass

I only do 100 miles per Month so the V8 MPG isn't an issue

In fact we are thinking of getting a Horse & Cart! (like to see the Government Tax the Hay)

they would probably try if they could make money out of it

5th November 2007, 13:45	#1
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	fuel tank sealing ring found under rear seat Id noticed one side of the rear seat quab wasnt clipped down at the front, so had a go at refitting the squab properly. I removed and lifted the squab altogether and found the follwing items. 1 cartoon hamster cut off a cereal packet 1 cartoon beaver cut off a cereal packet 1 WD 40 red straw ( useful !!) 1 black fuel tank cap sealing ring Now Im hoping this means that the fuel filter orange clip has been done previously, and they decided not to fit a new sealing ring ( the ring does look unused) alternatively it could mean the orange clip has been done and they havent refitted a sealing ring- guess what Im doing when the fuel level is sufficiently low !! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

5th November 2007, 13:48	#2
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	... are you sure it wasn't the hamster and beaver trying to burrow into your fuel tank??!? Straw could have been used to gulp up the high-octane?? __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

5th November 2007, 13:51	#4
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	thats reassured me slightly GG ! Im thinking theyve just reused the old ring but will be checking at weekend to make sure. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

5th November 2007, 13:51	#5
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	If they can't even replace the seat properly, good plan to check everything including your wheel nuts The only sure way to make sure you have no leaks at the top of the fuel tank (once you've finished fiddling with the O ring retainer) is to fill to the brim and then find a suitable slope to lean the car over to passenger side to make sure no fuel is seaping. When satisfied replace the manhole cover and seat. Alternatively a suitable method of pressurising the tank a small amount to check for leaks. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block Last edited by Jules; 5th November 2007 at 15:41..

5th November 2007, 14:11	#6
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I had my car checked last week at my local rover dealer because I could smell petrol fumes after filling her up to the top for the first time since buying it, apparently the tank sealing ring was twisted so not sealing properly, also my petrol consumption was diabolical i.e. used 3/4 tank of petrol (seepage)and only covered 170 miles, All seems well now, whilst it was in the workshop I got them to check that the orange clip was on the filter which it was, no smell of petrol now and I have done 57 miles since the repair was carried out needle just dropped slightly from the full position excellent result. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching Last edited by ragitty; 5th November 2007 at 19:15..

5th November 2007, 13:49	#3
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Without the sealing ring you'd have fumes in the cabin and no fuel at the engine, Unless the engine is so powerful it's just sucking fuel through regardless.

5th November 2007, 16:39	#9
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	I only do 100 miles per Month so the V8 MPG isn't an issue In fact we are thinking of getting a Horse & Cart! (like to see the Government Tax the Hay) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block