OilIT Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 so when I run the tank low and go to fill up, I have to almost use both hands to get the cap off the fuel tank due to vacuum having been formed. I had assumed that this was a blocked breather But the small pipe that comes off the filler pipe - which i thought was a breather seems to go back into the tank. Is the 300tdi defender fuel tank vented - or is it supposed to vented through the fuel filler cap - (mine seems to be the original one - or at least it uses the same keys as the doors !) Just not sure where to look next... Thanks Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat_J Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I think its supposed to be vented through the filler cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I think its supposed to be vented through the filler cap. Yup, it is. if you take the cap off, turn it upside down you'll see a coulpe of cross head screws. remove these and the plastic "cap" will come off of the metal bit. then you can dismantle that (carefully) and se where the little plastic and metal ball sit, along with a "rocker", they're probably bunged up with poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Cap vent sounds like it's blocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilIT Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 thanks guys - guess i'll take it apart tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilIT Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 all done - lets wait to see if I still have a vacuum !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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