Nissan Micra - Fuel Filler Pipe

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Fri 6 Oct 2023 18:04
Nissan Micra - Fuel Filler Pipe - westburry
Hi ,

I’d be grateful of any advice.. I have a Nissan micra 2004
and it failed it’s mot due to the fuel pipe been corroded where
the fuel cap goes on. I’ve done some work on cars before but
not in a while now and I am wondering if the fuel pipe would be
an easy job to do my self. I’d be grateful of any advice.

Thanks

Pattick
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Fri 6 Oct 2023 18:54
Nissan Micra - Fuel Filler Pipe - elekie&a/c doctor
Depends on your level of competence. It’s not a difficult job , but the rear of the car will need to be raised to gain access to the fuel tank and associated pipelines.
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Sat 7 Oct 2023 22:18
Nissan Micra - Fuel Filler Pipe - westburry
Hi.

Thanks for your reply. I’ve replaced brake cables. Brake pads, timing chain.

It looks straight forward enough just removing old filler pipe and replacing with new.
It doesn’t look like anything else apart from back wheel needs removing. I was
wondering if I’d need to do anything regarding fuel pressure.

Thanks

Patrick
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Sat 7 Oct 2023 22:51
Nissan Micra - Fuel Filler Pipe - bathtub tom

Do you mean pressure in the fuel tank? If you remove the filler cap, there won't be any pressure in there. I'd suggest you do the job with the tank nearly empty and beware of the dangers of petrol fumes.

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Mon 9 Oct 2023 22:16
Nissan Micra - Fuel Filler Pipe - westburry
That’s great, thanks for your help.
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