Fuel system pressurisation noises in hot weather

Fuel system pressurisation noises in hot weather

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Targarama

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14,656 posts

289 months

Thursday 29th July 2004
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Just got back from a drive, car was in queueing traffic for last 15 minutes or so (thank the lord for aircon). Now, I know from previous TVRs that the fuel pumps can get a bit noisy when really hot - and my T350 one was whining a bit. Got home, got out and there was a 'phhhhhhhhhhhhh' noise coming from the fuel filler. I knew it was excess pressure in the fuel system. Now why do TVRs have this 'feature' while most cars don't? Mine is a nearly new model so has whather they did to improve the filler/breather. It's embarrassing to have your car making a whining noise for 30 minutes after parking up.

I opened the filler flap a smidgette and let off the pressure so it quietened down after it was still farting 10 minutes later.

blueyes

4,799 posts

258 months

Thursday 29th July 2004
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"They all do that sir.. even after the modification"

rolex

3,113 posts

264 months

Friday 30th July 2004
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The sounds you are hearing are the magazines continuing to spin after all the rounds have been discharged through the rear gatling guns.