Possible problem

[colintf]

good job you spotted it now, and not later

[monty48]

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)

have checked the tyre's and no loss of presure from last week so that;s OK - last night went over a high sleeping policeman maybe this has knocked the tracking out ( only had it checked last week) possible cause of sideways slide, car has felt so sure footed before round corners and all ! Andrew

[Coasting]

I wouldnt drive it at all if you are loosing fuel, apart from the obvious potential for an accident you could cause other accidents and be sued!

Ideally get it trailered to a garage if you cant do it yourself, but I wouldnt take any chances if there is that much fuel going adrift....

Years ago I had an old (old even then) Audi quattro (old C Reg) and a fuel line rusted through, I was quite lucky not to go up in flames and there was a big puddle under the car when parked, I trailered it...

Can you see fuel on the floor when the car has been stood?

[monty48]

I wouldnt drive it at all if you are loosing fuel, apart from the obvious potential for an accident you could cause other accidents and be sued!

Ideally get it trailered to a garage if you cant do it yourself, but I wouldnt take any chances if there is that much fuel going adrift....

Years ago I had an old (old even then) Audi quattro (old C Reg) and a fuel line rusted through, I was quite lucky not to go up in flames and there was a big puddle under the car when parked, I trailered it...

Can you see fuel on the floor when the car has been stood?

No Fuel on the floor only around the tank - did see some om the floor last night think that it's not so bad now that the tank has gone down a bit , have room at home to work on so will get them to come to me
Thanks Andrew

[Herman]

No Fuel on the floor only around the tank - did see some om the floor last night think that it's not so bad now that the tank has gone down a bit , have room at home to work on so will get them to come to me
Thanks Andrew

More and more convinced it the filter seal. as I had the same problem.
When the tank gets empty the smell well go and the mileage seems to go up.

When checking remember: no open lights, well ventilated and no smoking

Normally a full tank has less fumes (which is the bit that ignites) but I did mine with an almost empty tank to prevent splling too much when taking the filter assembly out.

Just be carefull when working in that area please

[monty48]

Thanks for the advice - will be geting a fitter fom work to do the work - used to working on difficult stuff and has re build a few cars as well so think its in good hands (looks after My TR6 as well) so hope this will not cause him any problems.

Thanks Andrew

[monty48]

Think we may have cracked it ! fitted new filter seals and tank/ fiter housing seal and metal retaining ring ( + New orange clip) looks like this may have done the trick, filled up to brim( when found a garage with some fuel) and all looks OK after 25 miles . no leaks inside or out (+ fuel guage has yet to move !!) Thanks for all help with this problem PS sorry to take so long to do the job but think it's worth the wait

Andrew

[colintf]

Think we may have cracked it ! fitted new filter seals and tank/ fiter housing seal and metal retaining ring ( + New orange clip) looks like this may have done the trick, filled up to brim( when found a garage with some fuel) and all looks OK after 25 miles . no leaks inside or out (+ fuel guage has yet to move !!) Thanks for all help with this problem PS sorry to take so long to do the job but think it's worth the wait

Andrew

thats good news Andrew