GaryB

My MY00 has started stuttering when I get down to about 10 ltrs left in the tank. Normal or due to the fact I haven't changed the fuel filter in the last 80k miles?

veehexx

your picking up the shite in the bottom of the tank


s2000's dont really have replaceable filters. there is a sock in the tank, but if that were the issue then it'd be all the time..

GaryB

I thought as much..

I was just trying to work out how complicated it would be cleaning the tank out. Is there an easy way that doesn't involve removal and swilling with fuel before accidentally pouring it all over my jeans and feet before mistakenly lighting a fag?

GaryB

OK, so after a quick read of the service manual, any option that doesn't involve removing the tank would be appreciated.

I mean I'm all for a bit of hard work but removing most of the rear end and subframe isn't my idea of a fun weekend...

mr-pitts

Gary, I think there may be a fuel filter on the fuel rail,I haven't had a good look, I've got a spare tank filter, 2 infact, also a stock fuel rail you could take with you on friday, The tank is a basket to work on unless you are a person of stunted growth.

GaryB

Cheers Mr P but as it only happens on the last 10 litres or so, I fear the Veehex chap is correct. I was wildly hoping for an alternative reason like "Ah, it's the low fuel stutter circuit. Just remove fuse X and it'll all be fine".

GaryB

Why don't they put a frikkin drain plug in them so you could easily flush them through?

unclefester

Why run it down that far

mr-pitts

Have you worked on the fuel pump?I'll show you on mine what's involved, it isn't difficult just very tight, you could possibly work on it in situ, but it would be awkward.plus if it's in situ it would save you doing what I always do.... Which is to kick it over.

GaryB

I fill up twice a week and usually have slightly more than that in at fill up time. On the odd occasion my missus uses the S, it throws my fill up routine out the window by 40 miles or so.