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trikey · 14th July 2020, 14:44

Might be simpler to just swap the tank complete with pumps from an early car mate, that would be my choice, grab that early one from Mick if he still has it.

Ched · 14th July 2020, 18:08

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Originally Posted by trikey

Might be simpler to just swap the tank complete with pumps from an early car mate, that would be my choice, grab that early one from Mick if he still has it.

It was something I thought of doing at the time Andy, but, I wont be able to get under the car because of where it is so at the mo cleaning the tank out and replacing the inners is my only option.

bl52krz · 14th July 2020, 19:09

Hi Dave. Is it not possible to jack the car up and put some ramps/ axle stands under it? Wish I lived closer. I have an SGS jack that lifts it 525 mm high enough to put it on axle stands

Ched · 14th July 2020, 19:53

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Hi Dave. Is it not possible to jack the car up and put some ramps/ axle stands under it? Wish I lived closer. I have an SGS jack that lifts it 525 mm high enough to put it on axle stands

Hi Dave, my current jack wont lift it high enough for my stands, the other thing is that its another job to do, getting under the car and removing then refitting the tanks.
The goop inside the tank after looking at it and prodding it about is liquefied, and moves about freely, probably a by product from cheap dirty fuel or from a garage the last owner used , it did come from London.....

The petrol smells very much like paint thinners, I have an old brush to clean somewhere....

I am going to pull the internals then clean the tank with a mix of bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar topped up with water, then leave for a while to do its job, I've read that this is a very good cleaning solution to use.

Typical tho, no job is ever straightforward.

bl52krz · 15th July 2020, 19:03

I have read that this damned ethonol that the ‘greens’ are forcing the government to allow petrol companies to put in fuel is causing some kind of growth in the tanks of bacteria to further cause owners more expense. They call it an advancement?

Ched · 22nd July 2020, 11:57

A bit more done today so far.
I drained the tank, 20 Ltrs of petrol to dispose of now.
I then sprayed white vinegar in the tank, it quickly dissolved the black stuff which is more than likely the plastic from the floats, the pools of it correspond with the position of the floats.
I’ll leave that in there for a couple of hours before cleaning that out.

The fuel filter has fared no better than the pump with the disintegration of parts in it.

The replacement system is from the earlier cars, the difference is quite remarkable, I just have to work out where the extra piece goes.....

Some pics.

Ched · 22nd July 2020, 18:53

The tank is clean, very clean in fact, the white vinegar certainly destroyed whatever muck was in there.
Fuel filter side is in, there is an extra piece on the early type that I have no idea as to where it fits, I know its by the pump but.....thats for another day.

bl52krz · 22nd July 2020, 20:44

Not sure Dave, but does it not fit in a bracket on the bottom of the tank?Ask Jules in Conwy.

Zircon · 23rd July 2020, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Ched

The tank is clean, very clean in fact, the white vinegar certainly destroyed whatever muck was in there.
Fuel filter side is in, there is an extra piece on the early type that I have no idea as to where it fits, I know its by the pump but.....thats for another day.

Hi Ched,

I am sending you a PM as Terry Shaw of TS Autos in Shropshire has told me he can explain the problem with fuel tank innards for you 😊.

All the best,
Nicholas/Zircon

Ched · 24th July 2020, 09:50

Draining the tank effected me more than I thought it would, even tho I tried to keep a distance from breathing the fumes, I ended up with a swollen throat and a banging headache later in the evening.
Some anadin and a good nights sleep and the next day doing nothing has me sorted.

The petrol has obviously deteriorated quite alot, the smell of it resembling something like thinners.

Thanks for the heads up regarding Terry Nicholas, very much appreciated, also thanks to trikey trying to explain where it goes, after seeing a pic of where it goes speaks volumes.

A call to Terry is next.....

14th July 2020, 14:44	#21
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,754 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Might be simpler to just swap the tank complete with pumps from an early car mate, that would be my choice, grab that early one from Mick if he still has it. __________________ Lest we forget..

14th July 2020, 19:09	#23
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,385 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Dave. Is it not possible to jack the car up and put some ramps/ axle stands under it? Wish I lived closer. I have an SGS jack that lifts it 525 mm high enough to put it on axle stands __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

15th July 2020, 19:03	#25
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,385 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I have read that this damned ethonol that the ‘greens’ are forcing the government to allow petrol companies to put in fuel is causing some kind of growth in the tanks of bacteria to further cause owners more expense. They call it an advancement? __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,385 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Not sure Dave, but does it not fit in a bracket on the bottom of the tank?Ask Jules in Conwy. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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22nd July 2020, 11:57	#26
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	A bit more done today so far. I drained the tank, 20 Ltrs of petrol to dispose of now. I then sprayed white vinegar in the tank, it quickly dissolved the black stuff which is more than likely the plastic from the floats, the pools of it correspond with the position of the floats. I’ll leave that in there for a couple of hours before cleaning that out. The fuel filter has fared no better than the pump with the disintegration of parts in it. The replacement system is from the earlier cars, the difference is quite remarkable, I just have to work out where the extra piece goes..... Some pics.

22nd July 2020, 18:53	#27
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	The tank is clean, very clean in fact, the white vinegar certainly destroyed whatever muck was in there. Fuel filter side is in, there is an extra piece on the early type that I have no idea as to where it fits, I know its by the pump but.....thats for another day.

24th July 2020, 09:50	#30
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Draining the tank effected me more than I thought it would, even tho I tried to keep a distance from breathing the fumes, I ended up with a swollen throat and a banging headache later in the evening. Some anadin and a good nights sleep and the next day doing nothing has me sorted. The petrol has obviously deteriorated quite alot, the smell of it resembling something like thinners. Thanks for the heads up regarding Terry Nicholas, very much appreciated, also thanks to trikey trying to explain where it goes, after seeing a pic of where it goes speaks volumes. A call to Terry is next.....