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Fuel problem fixed, but did i break and apex seal?

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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 02:08 AM
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Exclamation Fuel problem fixed, but did i break and apex seal?

Well some of you guys probably have read my other posts about my top end spluttering. I replaced the fuel filter today and it seemed to fix the problem. Revs out to 8000rpm (and further I'm sure but not game) without any splutter. Anywayz I was on my way from testing when I felt a slight jerk in power and realized my fuel gauage was on red. Then on the way to the fuel station I heard like a pop noise, soughta like a normal cars back fire but only very quite. Not a big *bang*. Anywayz I just made it to the servo. 50 litres filled her up, so I'm guessing there was five in there? I think its a 55 litre tank. Have to check. Anywayz I thought o **** hope that wasnt an apex seal. So leaving the station I let her warm up and hit it in 2nd to see if there was any difference in power. It still went fine so I'm guessing I was just out of petrol. Anywayz if I did break something would it still have went normal?

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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 05:15 AM
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Anywayz if I did break something would it still have went normal?
I doubt it. When mine blew the engine was shaking like it wanted to come out of the car





The best way to find out is to have a compression test done.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 05:45 AM
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It's a 16.6 gallon tank I believe, so you'll get 65 litres in her.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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Depends on the year of the car for the tank size.

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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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its definitly not a 65 litre tank. 55 Max.

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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 11:39 PM
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maybe AUS cars have different tank sizes?

if it still starts, idles, and drives fine, it's OK. Really. I promise. when it's blown it'll be gutless. and use 1/2 tank of fuel to go 30km.
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