Note here: TR 4 has a vent as described by Chip... the TR 4A, does not.
--Justin
Chip Old wrote:
>
> On Wed, 29 Apr 1998, Peter J. Thomas wrote:
>
> > Same model, same year, same smell. No noticable leaks. I assumed it
> > was coming from the gas cap. Please someone, correct me if I am wrong.
> > The gas cap is vented, unlike modern cars which are sealed to reduce
> > polution.
>
> The TR4 gas cap isn't vented. The tank is vented via a pipe attached to
> the top of the tank near the right-hand side. The attachment is via a
> banjo fitting that is prone to break loose due to vibration of the pipe.
> With a full (or nearly full) tank, fuel sloshes against the top of the
> tank and seeps out around the lose fitting.
>
> Remove the fiberboard bulkheads between trunk and tank and between
> passenger compartment ant tank. That gives you access to the vent
> fitting, and you can inspect the rest of the tank at the same time.
>
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> Chip Old 1948 M.G. TC TC6710 NEMGTR #2271
> Cub Hill, Maryland 1962 Triumph TR4 CT3154LO
> fold@bcpl.net
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