LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mitsubishi >> 2004 >> Lancer ES, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Fuel Supply - Except Evolution & SPORTBACK >> Fuel Tank >> Inspection >> Fuel Tank Rollover Valve Assembly Check

Fuel Tank Rollover Valve Assembly Check

  1. Shake the fuel tank rollover valve assembly up and down to check the float inside the fuel tank rollover valve assembly is not seized.
    Fig 1: Checking Fuel Tank Rollover Valve Assembly
    G00809903Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Obtain a container, which is full of water.
  3. Invert the fuel tank rollover valve assembly, and submerge it slowly in the water while placing your fingers over the nozzle.
  4. Check that no more air bubbles appears from the fuel tank rollover valve assembly, and withdraw it slowly.
    Fig 2: Inserting Fuel Tank Rollover Valve Assembly In Water
    G00809904Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. Open the fuel tank rollover valve assembly nozzle. If no water flows out from the nozzle aperture, the valve is normal. If water flows out, the float or spring inside the fuel tank rollover valve is defective. Replace the fuel tank rollover valve assembly.
    Fig 3: Viewing Fuel Tank Rollover Valve Assembly Nozzle Defective And Normal
    G00809905Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.