fuel tank filter?
#1
fuel tank filter?
Impreza STI 2009
I cured a petrol leak around the fuel tank which was traced to the 8 hole metal bracket/lid holding the gasket which seals the petrol pump/filter to the top of the tank. It was rusty. The rubber gasket itself was good.
Peering in to the tank floating around loose on the floor was what looked like a large Havana cigar shaped metal filter. I have searched the forums, parts, YouTube videos etc and can't find any mention of this item.
Does anyone who has been in the fuel tank know what I am talking about and if so what is it doing and why is it there? Is it to be left alone or has it become detached from somewhere?
Thanks
I cured a petrol leak around the fuel tank which was traced to the 8 hole metal bracket/lid holding the gasket which seals the petrol pump/filter to the top of the tank. It was rusty. The rubber gasket itself was good.
Peering in to the tank floating around loose on the floor was what looked like a large Havana cigar shaped metal filter. I have searched the forums, parts, YouTube videos etc and can't find any mention of this item.
Does anyone who has been in the fuel tank know what I am talking about and if so what is it doing and why is it there? Is it to be left alone or has it become detached from somewhere?
Thanks
#4
Scooby Regular
There's is an In tank filter that can be replaced available genuine part, it would help if you have any pics of your findings
#5
Didn't occur to me at the time that it was unusual and assumed it was there for a reason so left alone and no pics.
The car has done 2 or 3 trips across France and up into the Alps every winter since new.
I suspect despite hosing down underneath after each trip the hose just doesn't get to the top of the tank but the salty spray off the road does.
I recall on one occasion driving along the fast lane of the autoroute through 6 inches of soft slush, (blocked the front airvents!)
The car has done 2 or 3 trips across France and up into the Alps every winter since new.
I suspect despite hosing down underneath after each trip the hose just doesn't get to the top of the tank but the salty spray off the road does.
I recall on one occasion driving along the fast lane of the autoroute through 6 inches of soft slush, (blocked the front airvents!)
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