Possible problem

[monty48]

unsure if I have a rear spring broken or somthing else but, when I take a righthand corner the rear wants to come around to meet the front ! tracton control on and at low speed (30ish) any ideas or help would be great Thanks

[Herman]

unsure if I have a rear spring broken or somthing else but, when I take a righthand corner the rear wants to come around to meet the front ! tracton control on and at low speed (30ish) any ideas or help would be great Thanks

Not sure a broken spring would provoke that reaction. Worn rear tyre or heavy right foot might

If it only happened once I wouldn't worry, could be diesel spill. If happening all the time it may be something else.

[monty48]

All tyres good (front & back) and as I say going slow - happend on a couple of corners on the way home, did notice a full leak on the ground when pulled in the drive (filled up when I was Out ) could it be possible the fuel may have got on the tyres ? have checked the springs and they look OK -- gave me a bit of a surprise !!

[Terry]

Hi, is the fuel pump sealing ring leaking on top of the fuel tank?Fuel could be leaking on the road as you corner, worth checking to be sure.

[monty48]

Thanks Terry
Would that ring be on the top of the filter under the back seat as well ? sorry to be so dim but a bit new to all this

Thanks Andrew

[Terry]

Thanks Terry
Would that ring be on the top of the filter under the back seat as well ? sorry to be so dim but a bit new to all this

Thanks Andrew

No not dim, we all have to start somewhere, yes this is accessed under the rear seat passenger side, mine was leaking when I got mine. Maybe because someone has checked/fitted the orange clip to the fuel pump and has not put it back properly. Hope this helps and hope you are enjoying your ownership as much as I am.
Terry.

[Herman]

No not dim, we all have to start somewhere, yes this is accessed under the rear seat passenger side, mine was leaking when I got mine. Maybe because someone has checked/fitted the orange clip to the fuel pump and has not put it back properly. Hope this helps and hope you are enjoying your ownership as much as I am.
Terry.

The seal is a bugger to fit properly. It will leak when the tank is filled to the brim. Had the same on mine and after filling up there was always a smell of fuel in the car until the level went down to about 3/4 full.

Definitely worth checking, but would be amazed if it would lead to the problem you're describing.

Car does step sideways easy enough already in tight corners with a decent amount of throttle.
If it only happens in right hand corners maybe checking the alignment and camber is not a bad idea.

Also check the tyre pressures (34 psi front, 36 rear rear)

[monty48]

Thanks Terry
Have now got home to check , opened the cover under rear seat no fuel around the filter (also not orange clip that I could See) will have to make the toll to remove the filter to see from top - but under the car (under rear seat) I think looks like the tank with a red pipe leading away, this tank covered in fuel so looks like leaking from this area (only covered 20miles and near 1/4 tank gone) so think leak could be fair bit (this tank? is next just about to rear near side wheel) could be cause of the sliding about last night !!

Will get over a pit ASAP to check / mend Thanks Andrew

[Herman]

Thanks Terry
Have now got home to check , opened the cover under rear seat no fuel around the filter (also not orange clip that I could See) will have to make the toll to remove the filter to see from top - but under the car (under rear seat) I think looks like the tank with a red pipe leading away, this tank covered in fuel so looks like leaking from this area (only covered 20miles and near 1/4 tank gone) so think leak could be fair bit (this tank? is next just about to rear near side wheel) could be cause of the sliding about last night !!

Will get over a pit ASAP to check / mend Thanks Andrew

Fuel clip info here https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...us-orange-clip

Red pipe sounds more like the main power cable running from the boot to the fuse box.

20 miles on 1/4 tank must be a record or like you said, major leak.
You would be able to smell the petrol when leaking that much

[monty48]

Fuel clip info here https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...us-orange-clip

Red pipe sounds more like the main power cable running from the boot to the fuse box.

20 miles on 1/4 tank must be a record or like you said, major leak.
You would be able to smell the petrol when leaking that much

Yes i can smell the petrol both inside and outside the car and as I said put my hand across the Tank? and my hand covered in fuel , will need to get over a pit to check from the bottom and take out the filter form the top to see about the clip and seal
Andrew