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Post by Eric R on May 19, 2009 13:42:01 GMT
Workshop Manual - Section Q page 17 fig. 992. Lads - the fuel filler cap allows water in up to the rubber washer which cant be good 'cos if I open the filler lid and cap to re-fuel after heavy rain, and the car is on a down/left slope the water can ooze straight down the pipe! I have removed both chrome parts of the top cover and tightened up all the Allen screws etc. on the flap. Fact remains - was there a rubber seal or gasket between the chrome and the bodywork? The fixed piece has two tiny lugs to line up with two holes but I'm reluctant to glue the piece down in case it should ever need to be removed again. What about the gap between these two pieces through which water will enter? Perhaps there was originally just one overall gasket pierced to suit the assembly recess?
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Post by Phil Nottingham on May 19, 2009 18:59:26 GMT
The original Mk1 fuel filler was notorious for leaking in water and letting out fuel, Rover tried twice more on 3 Litres before it got it right with the Mk3 which was used on the V8's. No parts are interchangeable between the 4 versions or indeed available apart from the Mk3 onwards so it just a matter of improvisation. Rusting out of the tanks is a common problem on all models though so make sure the drain tobe is not blocked or kinked/porous This has been covered before so SEARCH for more opinions
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Post by Eric R on May 20, 2009 14:16:10 GMT
Thanks Phil - my age doesnt allow me to Search! Says Mk1 or cap etc etc has too few letters and whichever way i search come up with no results!
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Post by Phil Nottingham on May 20, 2009 18:49:58 GMT
Yes I have noitced that with SEARCH
Try Fuel Filler
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Post by Eric R on May 21, 2009 12:43:10 GMT
thankz phil - same result
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Post by Phil Nottingham on May 21, 2009 18:49:27 GMT
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Post by Eric R on May 24, 2009 12:40:27 GMT
thanks again Phil. Never sure if by "filler cap" ppl mean the 2" diameter rubber seal which lies over the pipe, or the hinged chrome flap which covers overall. The gap between the fixed chrome and the hinged flap is where the water mainly goes in - if the flap had a compressable seal or gasket which didn't foul the lock, it might do the trick.
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