Flappy plastic tube

[warren_cox]

Morning all

Quick question, and I'm sure its nothing for concern

Whilst cleaning the car at the weekend I saw a clear pipe (about 1/2cm in diameter) flapping about (hanging down towards the ground) behind the rear offside wheel.

Is this the norm?

Never saw it on my previous one, but since there seem to be some numerous subtle changes since my 53 plate car just wondered if this was another one of their continuous improvements to the car?!?!?!?!

 

[m0rk]

Pretty sure it'll be the breather pipe for the fuel tank to release gases when the tank warms up in the summer.

 

[warren_cox]

Cheers Mark, seems reaonable - my only fear was it was hanging so close to the rear disc. I may see if it is supposed to be clipped to something under the car - dont want the heat deforming it and stopping it doing what its supposed to!

 

[Syphon]

Pretty sure it'll be the breather pipe for the fuel tank to release gases when the tank warms up in the summer.

That's what I was told when I asked the dealer about it.

Scott

 

[FriarFR]

hehe - just found one on mine - thank god for le search

I pulled it to see what it was and came unclipped... oops!! soon had it back though...

 

[sicasey]

Mine was hanging off when i picked up my car. It has a clip on it that goes on the rear arch at the back - really easy.

 

[g60jet]

open the petrol flap (NOT THE CAP) There is a small drain hole poor some fluid down it and see where is comes out

 

[FriarFR]

aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh