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Old 03-28-2007, 01:27 PM
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gas cap woosh

sadly i have this problem, where is the most likely spot its cloged??

havent check the screen yet, on the warm day to do list!

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Old 03-28-2007, 01:41 PM
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It's time to replace the fuel cap.
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Old 03-28-2007, 01:44 PM
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By the front of the driver side rear wheel there is a little rubber valve. That's the tank vent. clean the rubber bit and blow a little air into the tank with the fuel cap off.
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Old 03-28-2007, 02:35 PM
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It's time to replace the fuel cap.
Right!! Replace it with one that leaks and you will eliminate the whoosh!!!
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Old 03-28-2007, 03:32 PM
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I believe the "woosh" in normal.
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Old 03-28-2007, 03:39 PM
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I think it's not supposed to whoosh, this would indicate either pressure in the tank or vacuum. vacuum can cause car to run poorly and reduce the fuel tank capacity. pressure can cause leaks and damage components.
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Old 03-28-2007, 04:05 PM
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It's time to replace the fuel cap.
I don't think these cars have a vented cap. The vent is separate as Forced was describing.
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Old 03-28-2007, 09:15 PM
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I don't think these cars have a vented cap. The vent is separate as Forced was describing.
Yes Bgkast and forced are correct, The vent line must be clogged somewhere, most likely point is the screen,

A whoosh is not normal, it will cause your IP to work harder while trying to pump fuel, It can cause a no start or hard start condition.

Dont replace the fuel cap, that would be a waste of money.
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Old 03-28-2007, 09:22 PM
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A whoosh is not normal,
Actually, it's all a matter of degree. According to the W123 service manual, the relief valve will. in fact, permit a certain degree of positive or negative pressure in the fuel tank.

So, a slight whoosh could be considered normal.
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Old 03-28-2007, 09:28 PM
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Well, when I remove the fuel cap on my 123 cars, I get a hissss, like a bottle of soda. This only happens, when the car has an empty tank though. That's how I know she's really empty...

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