Author Topic: Vacuum in fuel tank...  (Read 1380 times)

Offline tiggerhayes

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Vacuum in fuel tank...
« on: 08 October 2011, 20:56 »
When I remove the fuel cap there's always a vacuum, but recently it's got alot worse and fuel sprays out as the cap is removed  :shocked:

Today, it spluttered as I was driving as if it was running out of fuel, but there was plenty.  I got out and had a look and there was fuel leaking out the back.  I removed the cap very carefully and I could hear things relaxing as the pressure was released.....  :sad:

There must be a breather blocked somewhere, but I don't know where to start....  :huh:  There's a small nozzle just inside the fuel pipe which can be wiggled??  :rolleyes:


Offline barrym381

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Re: Vacuum in fuel tank...
« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2011, 21:11 »
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=188935.0
have a read here bud this guy had the same prob

Offline Wayne

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Re: Vacuum in fuel tank...
« Reply #2 on: 08 October 2011, 21:29 »
I suspect your breather hose is blocked or kinked.

Offline tiggerhayes

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Re: Vacuum in fuel tank...
« Reply #3 on: 08 October 2011, 21:50 »
Thanks!  Is the little nozzle just inside the fuel pipe the breather?   :undecided: