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Q: My M20 won't idle properly (solved!)
(Updated: 02/09/2009)


Q: Wiper Installation
(Updated: 23/02/2009)


Q: Individual Throttle Bodies for M20
(Updated: 02/01/2009)


Q: M20B28 Build in Full
(Updated: 01/01/2009)


Q: Pre 2008 Wishbone recall and Mud Guard stays
(Updated: 15/05/2008)


Q: Geometry toe fine tuning
(Updated: 04/05/2008)


Q: Fuel Tank Breather issues - highly pressurised tank
(Updated: 02/04/2008)


Q: Front suspension parts
(Updated: 20/02/2008)


Q: 5 stud conversion
(Updated: 08/12/2007)


Q: Where do I get the SVA form?
(Updated: 17/09/2007)


Q: SVA Tips & Common Sportster Issues
(Updated: 31/08/2007)


Q: BMW Donor Information
(Updated: 15/08/2007)


Q: Wobbly Bumper Fix
(Updated: 24/07/2007)


Q: Short Shift / Shifting Parts Refrub
(Updated: 18/06/2007)


Q: What can I do to tune my M20?
(Updated: 18/06/2007)


Q: That's not part of the kit/won't fit?
(Updated: 25/05/2007)


Q: My brake pedal only works 1/2 way down!
(Updated: 18/02/2007)


Q: Setting the Speedo
(Updated: 29/01/2007)


Q: Rear Top Mounts
(Updated: 11/01/2007)


Q: Donor Electric Heater Water Switch
(Updated: 11/01/2007)


Q: Wires! Should I used the original wiring
(Updated: 11/01/2007)


Q: Finding BMW part numbers
(Updated: 11/01/2007)


Q: What is the M20B25's max bhp at rpm
(Updated: 11/01/2007)


Q: LSD
(Updated: 11/01/2007)


Q: Sports Box
(Updated: 11/01/2007)


Q: BSP / UNF / NTP errr (Oil / Water sensors)
(Updated: 11/01/2007)


Question:

Fuel Tank Breather issues - highly pressurised tank

Answer:

The breather that comes with the kit may not be ideal for injected engines, the tank pressurises during use to a very high level. As it is only a one way valve it only let air in as you use up fuel. The other issues is when there's a slosh of fuel it lets out a waft of petrol which really is not very pleasant.

The solution to this is to use something like this:

Mocal - Fuel tank valve 1/4 push on unions.

A fuel tank valve that allows;
1) air to replace fuel used.
2) air to escape due to heat expansion.
3) a positive shut off to prevent fuel escape due to splashing or roll over.

This is achieved by a two ball system one, hollow plastic. Valve must be mounted vertically.

Merlin Motorsport Sell these

It's a little bit expensive, however its a safety item. So well worth investing in!