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Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:23 pm
by Shhtuart
Derp.

I had a full bottle of new semi synthetic castrol magnatec and a half full bottle of coolant sitting behind the sway bar in the boot.

In order to stop them for moving I thought it would be a great idea to secure them with a spare car battery that I hadn't had the chance of chucking into a neighbors bin yet.

So long story short there was all those liquids over the boot, under the rear seats and a small pool in the rear foot well. The worst part is that the seats are made of foam :(

THIS ISN'T THE POINT OF THE THREAD.

There was a high pitch whine coming from my exhaust that I took as an exhaust leak. After I removed the back seats to clean the said oil it became louder and I realised it was coming from the fuel tank cover. I have come to the conclusion that my unsmooth revs and high pitch whine are the result of a failing fuel pump. I've had the habit of running the tank down to empty before refueling (#studentlyf) and I read this is bad for these fuel pumps.

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:08 pm
by Astron_Boy
Hang on.
So, is what you said above
Shhtuart wrote:THIS ISN'T THE POINT OF THE THREAD.
Not the point, or below.

If above, then the title is contradictory to the sentence beneath that line. :lol:

:troll:

Oh, and yeah, sucks, next time secure them in a small freezer bag which prevents spillage. Great tip I was given years ago.

Re: the pump, I always run mine down, so....
And given most FTO owners I would say they would too, but for a different reasons. ;)

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:17 pm
by dstocks
Best not run it down too low (if you have a choice) or you suck the crap off the bottom of the tank. This will clog the fuel filter at the very least. And most of us know thats a pain in the butt to change over. Case in point. I tipped the fuel out of one of the wrecks I had into a jerry can for the mower (why not use it right). Half way through mowing for the bonfire this year, the mower died. Clogged fuel filter.

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:21 pm
by Astron_Boy
That reminds me, I need to change our fuel filter. :(
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:46 pm
by Bennoz
Astron_Boy wrote:That reminds me, I need to change our fuel filter
;)

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Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:57 pm
by Daniel2019
I'll undercut bennoz and do it for a case of carlton dry.

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:58 pm
by Astron_Boy
That'd be f**king epic if you could.
But my free time is next to Jack Daniels currently. :lol:

current priority.
Build garage
Install hoist.

:lol:

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:00 pm
by Vectose
I'll do it for a six pack. :lol:

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:01 pm
by Daniel2019
Vectose wrote:I'll do it for a six pack. :lol:
Screw that, I'm out. I 'aint no illegal immigrant mexican.

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:02 pm
by Vectose
:lol: It isn't that hard of a job. Half hour.

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:03 pm
by Astron_Boy
Vectose wrote::lol: It isn't that hard of a job. Half hour.
Just BS on your shoulders, neck and back. :?

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:04 pm
by Vectose
Gen Y don't have those problems. :cheeky:

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:06 pm
by Sahin
It's 4 bolts lol

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:21 pm
by Shhtuart
Walhbro is only $120 delivered so that's alright. Can you clean the tank out from the top when you are changing the pump or is that a drop the tank out job?

P.S. YOU ALL SUCK AT STAYING ON TOPIC :lol:

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:24 pm
by Astron_Boy
Shhtuart wrote:Walhbro is only $120 delivered so that's alright. Can you clean the tank out from the top when you are changing the pump or is that a drop the tank out job?

P.S. YOU ALL SUCK AT STAYING ON TOPIC :lol:
What was the topic?
You never explained. :P

Best to drop the tank to clean it.

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:25 pm
by Sahin
Just stick a hose in it and turn the tap on :troll:

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:30 pm
by Astron_Boy
Sahin wrote:Just stick a hose in it and turn the tap on :troll:
Turn the engine on once you've filled it to clean the lines out, etc? :troll:

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:33 pm
by Vectose
Add a bottle of dishwashing detergent as well.

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:08 pm
by Sahin
Astron_Boy wrote:
Sahin wrote:Just stick a hose in it and turn the tap on :troll:
Turn the engine on once you've filled it to clean the lines out, etc? :troll:
This!^^^^ he knows

Re: Why storing liquids in the boot is a bad idea...

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:17 pm
by Shhtuart
FTO Australia

f**king Trolls Organisation Australia!