I have a 1983 4WD wagon which seems to have a really annoying vapour lock problem in the fuel tank.
When I go to fill up at the servo it takes about 10 mins(!) to fill the tank because the fuel backs up and stops the pumps every 10 secs or so. Very frustrating! Now I know there is a breather hose behind the rear wheel that goes from the top of the fuel tank to the inlet tube. So I pulled off the wheel and disconnected the rubber bit of the hose. Put an air line on the metal pipe and blew into the tank - no obstruction (well I could hear the air going in). Checked the line the other way - no obstruction....hmm. So I still have the problem and the next thing is to pull out the fule tank - but that seems to be a big job according to the manual so I dont want to do it unless I think it will fix it.
Question- is this a known issue? Has anyone else some up against this problem with the 1800 4WD wagon? Is it something I have to live with? Is there any sort of valve in the tank that could be stuffed and causing this prolem? Any help/ideas appreciated.
Al.