Fuel Tank: Description and Operation

The fuel tank, mounted across the vehicle behind the passenger compartment rear bulkhead, is held in position by two retaining straps, tightened by two M5 fixing arrangements.

The fuel tank of AJ16 engined vehicles contains one fuel pump, supplying fuel to the normally aspirated engine and two fuel pumps, supplying fuel to the supercharged engine.

In order to perform speedy remove and refit operations positive sealing, quick-fit type connectors are used to connect the fuel feed and return line to the fuel tank. Fuel Line Coupler

The fuel tank, has a fuel capacity of 90% of the tank volume. The air volume above the fuel is vented to atmosphere through an activated charcoal canister, which absorbs the fuel vapor. As fuel is withdrawn from the tank, air is drawn in through the canister and as the fuel laden air in the tank expands, pressure is relieved through the canister which retains the suspended fuel.

Evaporative Loss Flange:

The filler neck (1) is in one piece and connects directly with the filler cap (2).

Fuel level is measured by the fuel level sensor. When the tank has run dry, there should be approximately 0.7 liters of fuel remaining in the bottom of the tank which the pump is unable to scavenge.