Fuel Leak!

[Brian Bell]

I have just filled the tank on my car and I have fuel dripping onto the ground 30 miles later!

I have not filled the tank for some time so I suspect it is leaking somewhere near the seam?

Does anyone have any experience of this and where can i get a new tank??

Cheers

[mpk490p]

the tanks rust out around the 3/4 mark there is a flat spot where water sits, do a search as i know someone had a new one for a fair price, ive replaced one before but best to but new if you can

Mark

[Brian Bell]

the tanks rust out around the 3/4 mark there is a flat spot where water sits, do a search as i know someone had a new one for a fair price, ive replaced one before but best to but new if you can

Mark

So the problem will cure itself by the time I get home as I will have used 1/4 tank! I will look for new but havent had much joy so far!

Thanks Mark

[syebba]

Try black dragon automotive,they do almost everything brand new for 79>85 RX7\'s.
Theyre based in US,so postage will cost.Worth a try.
If no luck there try Mazdatrix in US also.
I think it\'ll be virtually impossible to track down a new tank in UK.
Cheers.:3gears-lh

[syebba]

Just check its not leaking from fuel filler pipe before spending dosh.
Ta.....

[Brian Bell]

Just check its not leaking from fuel filler pipe before spending dosh.
Ta.....

I did wonder that or whether it was the breather pipes blowing back?? but if it was would they still be leaking 30 miles of part urban so a gallon and a bit later??

Hmmmm

[mpk490p]

Try black dragon automotive,they do almost everything brand new for 79>85 RX7\'s.
Theyre based in US,so postage will cost.Worth a try.
If no luck there try Mazdatrix in US also.
I think it\'ll be virtually impossible to track down a new tank in UK.
Cheers.:3gears-lh

im sure someone got a new one in the UK for like £160 i will have a look

Mark

[mpk490p]

£173
follow the whole thread :Thumbs-up
let me know how you get on, im going to pull my tank off soon so may replace it if it looks bad

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43133&highlight=petrol+tank

Mark

[syebba]

Easy way to check,
Fill tank up from petrol cans & see where its coming from,if no joy,jack up rear of car to see if it leaks then.
Ta
It wont be a fuel outlet pipe as it would leak all the time.

[syebba]

Clever lad that Mark!:Thumbs-up
I just hope they do it for that price as the original quote when David Nock was enquiring was £100 more,the dealer passed on the saving.
Ta....

[Brian Bell]

I have spoken to a Mazda dealer and was quoted £168 plus Vat but there are none in the uk store and probably none in europe! May have ot come from Japan

[mpk490p]

as you look at the car from the back it will be the left hand side that will leak
the tank may be as bad as this one

Mark

[syebba]

Does £168 +vat inc shipping from japan?

[Brian Bell]

as you look at the car from the back it will be the left hand side that will leak
the tank may be as bad as this one

Mark

It is the left hand side towards the back of the car , it all looks undersealed but the seem feels a but ropey!

[Brian Bell]

Does £168 +vat inc shipping from japan?

Thats what they said and about 14 days if japan have one so I will have to wait and see!