Author Topic: Need to replace my FSVT?  (Read 1280 times)

dldubois

  • Full Member
  • Silver
  • ****
  • USA, FL, Pembroke Pines
  • Posts: 300
Need to replace my FSVT?
« on: May 26, 2024, 21:12:25 »
Here's a pic of underneath my car.    Noticed the last few times I was driving around I'm then dripping gas.      Used to have the FSVT underneath but noticed now its gone....

I have had people working on it.

What's the replacement solution?    Couldn't find any in reviewing the fuel venting topics.     Here's a pic of where it must've broken off and where I'm leaking gas once I've been out driving around.     Guessing its been bent and broke off.    Looking for solution of part to use to replace and how to address.

Thanks much!

Dana DuBois
1969 280sl
Pembroke Pines, FL

jKrashnburn

  • Associate Member
  • Junior Level
  • *
  • Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
  • Posts: 29
    • Krashnburn
Re: Need to replace my FSVT?
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2024, 23:20:56 »
Pardon my ignorance but I'm a Newbie around here.........What's a FSVT?
John
1957 190SL 8500074 (RIP?)
1968 280SL 11304410006390 (RIP?)
1969 280SL 113044120011428 - Light Beige/Cognac

kampala

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • USA, CA, Beach Cities
  • Posts: 1246
250sl - later - manual
280sl - 1971 - Auto - LSD

Cees Klumper

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • USA, CA, Fallbrook
  • Posts: 5719
    • http://SL113.org
Re: Need to replace my FSVT?
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2024, 03:00:54 »
FSVT = Funnel Shaped Vent Thingy

I believe you have a more serious issue than just missing the FSVT, I don't believe that prevents fuel leaking, so I think there's another cause for that that you need to investigate. Maybe a clogged vapor canister.
Cees Klumper
1969 Mercedes 280 SL automatic
1968 Ford Mustang 302 V8
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupe 1600
1962 FIAT 1500S OSCA convertible
1972 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.3
1983 Porsche 944 2.5
1990 Ford Bronco II

jKrashnburn

  • Associate Member
  • Junior Level
  • *
  • Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
  • Posts: 29
    • Krashnburn
Re: Need to replace my FSVT?
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2024, 15:44:00 »
Aslam/Cees......many thanks for the clarification!

John
John
1957 190SL 8500074 (RIP?)
1968 280SL 11304410006390 (RIP?)
1969 280SL 113044120011428 - Light Beige/Cognac

dldubois

  • Full Member
  • Silver
  • ****
  • USA, FL, Pembroke Pines
  • Posts: 300
Re: Need to replace my FSVT?
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2024, 19:28:37 »
Cees,   I know it used to be there and haven't ever had an issue.    Not leaking much.   Just some out of that hole once I've zipped around a bit.   Haven't noticed it at all on the fuel gauge.

Just noticed some drips here and there.

Does the FSVT just attach with a hose?  Looks like it just was bent off? 

Seems like a good start is replacing?   Then go from there.
Dana DuBois
1969 280sl
Pembroke Pines, FL

Charles 230SL

  • Full Member
  • Gold
  • *****
  • USA, GA, Griffin
  • Posts: 665
  • 64 230SL
Re: Need to replace my FSVT?
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2024, 20:48:02 »

dldubois

  • Full Member
  • Silver
  • ****
  • USA, FL, Pembroke Pines
  • Posts: 300
Re: Need to replace my FSVT?
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2024, 19:11:07 »
Thanks,  leaking some so guessing I should just replace the whole vapor / venting set up.     Pretty reasonable. 
Dana DuBois
1969 280sl
Pembroke Pines, FL

Cees Klumper

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • USA, CA, Fallbrook
  • Posts: 5719
    • http://SL113.org
Re: Need to replace my FSVT?
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2024, 23:52:15 »
I think it's best; you really don't want any fuel leaks, it's an indication something is wrong - and it could get worse! Fires start this way.
Cees Klumper
1969 Mercedes 280 SL automatic
1968 Ford Mustang 302 V8
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupe 1600
1962 FIAT 1500S OSCA convertible
1972 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.3
1983 Porsche 944 2.5
1990 Ford Bronco II