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| phillstek |
 Dec 9 2010, 12:03 AM
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I am currently rebuilding the car after sitting in the shed for 11 years and part of the process includes refurbing the fuel system.
The fuel tank has been cleaned internally and powder coated externally. I was wondering if I could just leave the expansion tank and cannister off when re-installing the tank? The car is not a going to be my daily driver and I will never fill the tank to the brim. I would block the line to the ex tank. Is this dangerous? What are the risks if I don't re-install these parts? While on the subject, what is the best, safest, most reliable fuel delivery system for my car? I have a 2.4 six running 40 IDA's and I'll be using Racer Chris' SS lines. Do I have to run the return line or can I use just the feed line? What is the best fuel pump to use and do I have to use a pressure regulator? Thanks, Phil |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 9 2010, 12:11 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,234 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(phillstek @ Dec 8 2010, 10:03 PM)  I was wondering if I could just leave the expansion tank and cannister off when re-installing the tank? I did and i regret doing so. With more than half a tank of gas, every time i go around a corner, i get heavy fuel smell inside the car ... And whatever you do, DO NOT plug the vent! I routed the vent line inside the larger drain hose, so overspill gets routed under the car. I'll be going back to the stock expansion tank and charcoal canister. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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phillstek Fuel/Expansion Tank and Charcoal Cannister Dec 9 2010, 12:03 AM
kg6dxn The tank needs to breath. You can crush the tank l... Dec 9 2010, 12:10 AM r_towle tank needs the expansion tank to keep the fumes fr... Dec 9 2010, 12:14 AM McMark :agree:
Don't abandon this system. It doesn... Dec 9 2010, 10:31 AM realred914 the carbon tank does a nice job of reducing smog w... Dec 9 2010, 10:54 AM phillstek Thanks for the replies. I'm definitely going t... Dec 9 2010, 06:16 PM
SLITS Return line is not necessary, but what it does if ... Dec 9 2010, 06:25 PM |
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