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Fuel - One way valve?
Howlor - 31/10/05 at 10:45 AM

Hi,

Anyone know where I can get a one way valve to use as a vent on my fuel tank. Demon Tweeks want £30 but I am sure there must be something out there that will be suitable and able to be used with fuel?

Thanks

Humbug - 31/10/05 at 10:53 AM

I think I have read somewhere on here about people using bicycle tyre valves

David Jenkins - 31/10/05 at 10:56 AM

I'd be worried about the petrol fumes rotting the rubber...

Try Think Auto - they supply the valves to everyone else anyway! Also a good place to get fuel filler caps, and anything else with the Mocal label.

Then notice the price difference with the other suppliers...

rgds,
David

Howlor - 31/10/05 at 11:10 AM

Thanks there seems to be a few options with them.

£13.08 is a lot cheaper than DT's.

MikeR - 31/10/05 at 11:58 AM

I got one from a show, about 8 pounds - but the DT one a mate got looked a little nicer.

Syd Bridge - 31/10/05 at 04:54 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Howlor
Hi,

Anyone know where I can get a one way valve to use as a vent on my fuel tank. Demon Tweeks want £30 but I am sure there must be something out there that will be suitable and able to be used with fuel?

Thanks


Up the B pillar in a Metro, in the tank breather. It's a small plastic valve in the line that goes up and then back down underneath.

mark chandler - 31/10/05 at 06:24 PM

Pinch the one way valve out of a brake servo ! its free and will not rot with fumes.

Cheers Mark