Fuel filler gravity valve - removal, testing and refitting

Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models / Fuel filler gravity valve - removal, testing and refitting

1 The gravity valve is located in the fuel filler neck and is accessible from within the right-hand rear wheel arch.

2 To remove the valve, pull it upwards from the fuel filler neck and unclip it.

3 When the valve is held vertically, it must be open. When the valve is angled at 45° then it must shut. Renew the valve if found to be defective.

4 Refit in the reverse order of removal.