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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

1563.0. "Fuel problem......." by MACNAS::JDOOLEY (Born to be wild) Tue Oct 08 1991 16:35

    I have a query for all the experts out there...
    Recently I had a problem with my car (Nissan Sunny 1.3 LX.1988 model).
    The engine started running roughly and stalling intermittently.
    On having it seen to (and serviced at the same time as it was nearly
    due) The mechanic showed me the cause.
    The fuel filter was full of a red clay-like substance.
    In view of the fact that the car is not that old and has a filler
    cap that can only be opened from the drivers seat,where did all this
    "stuff" come from.
    	I use lead-free petrol in it.
    	Are the petrol stations becoming careless with their tanks??
    BTW The station I use a lot recently was given a complete face-lift,
    could this be the problem???

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1563.1		FORTY2::BETTS	X.500 Development	`Tue Oct 08 1991 17:14`	7
	It could well be down to the refurbishment of the petrol station, or neglect of the tanks. Heavy work, and its attendant vibration, will shake any rust or debris loose in the petrol station's tanks. It may then get pumped through to your tank. William.
1563.2	Vrooommm!!!	MACNAS::JDOOLEY	Born to be wild	`Wed Oct 09 1991 14:46`	10
	So it appears that it is not the Japs problem after all....... I have had the car for two years now and not a bit of trouble until now I had Fords before this and found them cantankerous in cold damp weather.In comparison the Nissans are a dream. I'm glad they fit filters on the fuel line now imagine what would happen if that junk got to the carburettor......Is it standard practice on all cars??? BTW the car is running very well now after being deprived of its fuel for so long.......
1563.3	Who else steps on the Hermetite ?	SUBURB::JASPERT		`Wed Oct 09 1991 15:27`	8
	It may be sealant, Hermetite for example. This is used to seal tanks, joints etc. The stuff I extracted from my carburetter jets was pinkish, crumbly and soft. It was used on a fuel tank repair by the previous owner... The source could be anywhere, car/garage/tanker. Tony.
1563.4	Technical type terms.	KERNEL::OSBORNE		`Tue Oct 15 1991 17:40`	10
	Eventually all sorts of Rubbish settles to the bottom of Petrol tanks and running a tank dry can often cause this material to find its way to where it might not normally go. This rubbish is not normally mixed with the fuel as some tanks have anti-slosh baffles and when fuel is being squirted into the tank the filler neck absorbs some of the "squirty" energy. I would guess that the fuel pumps at Garages have some sort of filter. Dave.