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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.
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

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.
current priority.
Build garage
Install hoist.

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.

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.

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

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:
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.

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

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

What was the topic?
You never explained.
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

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

Turn the engine on once you've filled it to clean the lines out, etc?

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

Turn the engine on once you've filled it to clean the lines out, etc?

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!