Fuel 'gushes' when filling the tank

agallo · Nov 15th, 2012, 20:33

Hello all,

I have, what I believe is, a unique situation.

A repair shop replaced my fuel pump in my 2001 VOLVO V40. They, unfortunately, closed their doors soon after.
The problem is as follows: I tried to fill the tank recently - and when I do, the fuel simply gushes out! I can get a litre or so in - then stop - then add another litre - and gradually fill the tank in this slow and painful manner. I have asked a couple of other garages about this - and they all point to the stealer. Something I'd rather avoid - frankly.
So, that's the dilema - when I fill the tank the fuel comes gushing out. I can fill it gradually - but when it's -20 C - that's really cold! It takes a long time to fill.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,
Angelo

stevo48 · Nov 15th, 2012, 21:13

Have you checked to see if there is some kind of restriction in the fuel filler pipe (the pipe going to the tank from the filler)?

tommy t4 · Nov 15th, 2012, 21:16

Think There's something stuck in the pipe or the anti syphon, maybe they droped a srewdriver down there, I've seen that before. Get a torch have a look, if you can't see anything run the petrol down and bang the bottom of the tank if ya can, might hear something rattle, otherwise your limited I assume thats the reason you went to the garage, so unless you want to start taking sender unit out etc etc

agallo · Nov 16th, 2012, 15:23

Thanks folks. Thank you for your suggestions - I will give it a try tonight and report back.

Kind regards,
Angelo

Nov 15th, 2012, 20:33	#1
agallo Junior Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 23:37 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary	Fuel 'gushes' when filling the tank Hello all, I have, what I believe is, a unique situation. A repair shop replaced my fuel pump in my 2001 VOLVO V40. They, unfortunately, closed their doors soon after. The problem is as follows: I tried to fill the tank recently - and when I do, the fuel simply gushes out! I can get a litre or so in - then stop - then add another litre - and gradually fill the tank in this slow and painful manner. I have asked a couple of other garages about this - and they all point to the stealer. Something I'd rather avoid - frankly. So, that's the dilema - when I fill the tank the fuel comes gushing out. I can fill it gradually - but when it's -20 C - that's really cold! It takes a long time to fill. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Angelo __________________ Move along, nothing to see here

Nov 16th, 2012, 15:23	#4
agallo Junior Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 23:37 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary	Great suggestions Thanks folks. Thank you for your suggestions - I will give it a try tonight and report back. Kind regards, Angelo __________________ Move along, nothing to see here

Nov 15th, 2012, 21:13	#2
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	Have you checked to see if there is some kind of restriction in the fuel filler pipe (the pipe going to the tank from the filler)?

Nov 15th, 2012, 21:16	#3
tommy t4 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2021 22:47 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gravesend kent View Photos By: tommy t4	Think There's something stuck in the pipe or the anti syphon, maybe they droped a srewdriver down there, I've seen that before. Get a torch have a look, if you can't see anything run the petrol down and bang the bottom of the tank if ya can, might hear something rattle, otherwise your limited I assume thats the reason you went to the garage, so unless you want to start taking sender unit out etc etc

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