[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index]
ICE damage
In message <UPMAIL13.199710220014060481@classic.msn.com> "Ian J Haseltine" writes:
> As I was removing the multitude of amplifier leads from the boot/rear seat I
> noticed a motor factor's label on the fuel tank 'Ordered tomorrow - delivered
> today' or some such. Curiouser and curiouser. It makes me suspect that the
> tank has been replaced and could well explain why its such a PITA to put any
> petrol in it, maybe the vent hose has been pinched.
Yes - early life tank failure was a known problem. The mounting bracket
(usually on the left) cracked from underneath. Still an item to check,
especially when buying an MB.
--
Phil Payne
phil@isham-research.demon.co.uk
Phone: +44 385302803 Fax: +44 1536723021 CIS: 100012,1660