Jack Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) DELETE Edited April 12, 2015 by Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Good luck Jack. Took me years to find a decent injection tank. Whats up with yours? Is it rotten and leaking? Sometimes the breathers come loose and leak from there. Go check! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Yeah though that was going to be the case, I think its a breather pipe problem as my tank seems fine. Edited May 3, 2015 by Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Leaking bad? From where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Take your tank out and take it to a specialist to repair. But are you sure it is the tank and not the lines? If your fuel lines are still the original (steel sections) these probably will be leaking by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Cant sell her over a leaky tank, whip it out and and have a look at it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe of Lincoln Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 You're not a proper hatch owner until you've had wet feet! Always seems worse than it is - chin up and drop that tank! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Probably the breather pipes and the vent pipes,, if its not the actual rubber pipes then the little brazed on tubes have probably rotted off. Take the tank off, assess and then get the pipes replaced, if needed then get the brazed on tubes replaced. I have welded loads of tanks, so long as you vent well and flush with water then while welding have an airline gently blowing through it you don't get any problems with petrol vapours exploding. Obviously use caution and if the tank needs a whopping great patch its junk but for small repairs its ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Is there any alternative fuel tank options to replace the original? Maybe I could get a different sort of fuel tank in it so I don't have this famous problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Is there any alternative fuel tank options to replace the original? Maybe I could get a different sort of fuel tank in it so I don't have this famous problem. There isn't a direct replacement that I know of. But there are companies who will make a bespoke tank from your old one. But this costs ££££... The alternative is to use a standard alloy or plastic boot mounted tank until you get yours fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Just to echo the comments above, Get the tank dropped (only 4 bolts) and see what she's like? I know its you're only car and that would take it off the road but if shes leaking petrol and you're still using her - Its dangerous, Not a lecture just seen it too many times in my line of work :/ , Hope you get her sorted stud Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Just to echo the comments above, Get the tank dropped (only 4 bolts) and see what she's like? I know its you're only car and that would take it off the road but if shes leaking petrol and you're still using her - Its dangerous, Not a lecture just seen it too many times in my line of work :/ , Hope you get her sorted stud Kev More importantly if it is leaking petrol the local council can take the car away and just crush it as it poses a significant threat (in their eyes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Okay I am taking it off the road to sort the problem but all I want to ask is what do I do with the full tank of fuel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Okay I am taking it off the road to sort the problem but all I want to ask is what do I do with the full tank of fuel? The easiest way to drain an injection tank is remove the fuel feed from the injection rail, attach a longer length of 8mm id fuel hose (Long enough to reach a jerry can or what ever petrol cans you have), then bridge the injection really terminals for the fuel pump. One is a permanent live the other is the fuel pump, pin 30 - permanent live, thick red cable and pin 87 - feed to fuel pump, thick white or blue. That way you let the fuel pump do most of the work. Thanks Just remember the pin numbers are off the top of my head, go and check the manual for yourself. And if you are not confident to drain fuel by yourself then get someone who is to help you. Edited April 6, 2015 by Snowy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Is there any alternative fuel tank options to replace the original? Maybe I could get a different sort of fuel tank in it so I don't have this famous problem. Buy a coupe! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Best of luck Jack hope you get it all sorted as i know you love your car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 given up with the search its pointless i think its leaking from my pipes so will get it repaired if i can or get another tank in boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 What is the latest on the flywheel you wanted Jack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 given up with the search its pointless i think its leaking from my pipes so will get it repaired if i can or get another tank in boot Just to warn you there is a very good chance that the tank will also leak at the bottom where the metal straps wrap around the tank. They are usually ok until either the corrosion gets too bad or you disturb the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Just to warn you there is a very good chance that the tank will also leak at the bottom where the metal straps wrap around the tank. They are usually ok until either the corrosion gets too bad or you disturb the tank Maybe someone has had the tank off and replaced it without the cushion/padding between tank and straps, I have come across that before, not a good move at all. Anyway Jack, you say you need a flywheel, and you also need a petrol tank, so why are you looking for mats? Edited April 12, 2015 by Julian 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Best to get it off as no matter what you do it has to come off. Get the tools out and have a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Hi, just to update this topic, it isn't the biggest panic I thought it was and my Manta is capable of holding fuel fine I just make sure not to fill it to the top otherwise it comes out again. I had one of my friends look at it who also has two Mantas and we figured out that it is only one of the pipes that is letting the fuel out and I have been told it isn't too much of a hard job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Maybe someone has had the tank off and replaced it without the cushion/padding between tank and straps, I have come across that before, not a good move at all. Anyway Jack, you say you need a flywheel, and you also need a petrol tank, so why are you looking for mats? Hi Julian, long time since I spoke to you but I have figured out that my actual fuel tank is okay it is just a pipe and I have bought a new flywheel the only reason being is that my Manta judders sometimes and I think my existing flywheel needs to be skimmed and I can put a nice replacement on whilst my existing flywheel goes away to be skimmed Floor mats are just something I wanted to get and since I sometimes have to wait a while for the part I want I have to buy things when I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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