W123 Fuel tank vent plugged and collapsed my fuel tank.

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024

Komentáře • 15

  • @siamak1
    @siamak1 Před 10 dny

    A small piece of window screen (metal not plastic) wrap around the outlet cone of the vent could prevents of any nest being built inside the vent cone.

    • @trythistv
      @trythistv  Před 3 dny +1

      Now there is a winning idea. I'll have to get some window screen the next time I'm at the hardware store!

  • @ebutuoyebutouy
    @ebutuoyebutouy Před rokem

    Primary fuel pump must be in great shape. Thanks for sharing.

    • @trythistv
      @trythistv  Před rokem +1

      Pulled an impressive vacuum for sure! Didn't seem like fixing the tank vent changed how the car runs at all though, I was curious what effect it would have.

    • @ebutuoyebutouy
      @ebutuoyebutouy Před rokem

      @@trythistv Fuel starvation. Low power and quitting engine just like blocked fuel filters. Your primary fuel pump is still getting enough fuel to the IPump. Awesome.

  • @danchekan1055
    @danchekan1055 Před rokem +2

    Hello,
    Really learning a bunch for keeping my W123 in good shape on your channel.
    I discovered that my check valve is missing. Wondering why it is even necessary as fuel never leaks out and can’t see that any real debris could be drawn in. Maybe just a filter if on dusty roads

    • @trythistv
      @trythistv  Před rokem

      Glad my videos are helping you out! I do suspect that the check valve is made purely to be a filter or at least a deterrent to keep bees or other insects from making a nest in the metal tube.

  • @squirehaggard4749
    @squirehaggard4749 Před rokem

    Great video, as always. Perhaps you could ziptie some window screen material around the end of the vent. Just a thought.

    • @trythistv
      @trythistv  Před rokem

      Excellent suggestion. Might keep the mud daubers out and prevent this happening again!

  • @vintage76vipergreenBeetle

    Nice info.

    • @trythistv
      @trythistv  Před rokem +1

      Really shocked me when I pulled that panel off! Something everyone should be aware of and check to make sure that vent is not clogged up!

  • @brettgraybill2435
    @brettgraybill2435 Před 9 měsíci

    @trythistv did you ever replace the check valve? If so where did you find one? Thanks for the great information

    • @trythistv
      @trythistv  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I completely forgot to. I've been driving all over with the one I blew the guts out of in the video. it has been a-ok, but I should get something in there before those dirt daubers make another nest further up the hose!

  • @GhostofLu
    @GhostofLu Před 5 měsíci

    Is this in same in w210? I have buy that valve but i dont know where i install😂😂😂😂

    • @trythistv
      @trythistv  Před 5 měsíci

      I'm not certain, but I suspect it would be very similar, I'm fairly sure the W124 (E300D) I used to have had the same style valve underneath somewhere, but I have not owned a W210 to know for sure.