Petrol smell in boot - no leaks apparent?

[jleyton]

I would be glad that someone took the time to reply to the thread - do not know why you thought you were being addressed a half wit - I saw nothing in the reply that could warrant such a rant. Maybe I am not as sensitive as you appear to be but as the advert says 'every little helps'

Ditto

Cheers

Julian

[big lad]

Ditto,
when people take the time to reply, act greatful , or don't bother to ask.I know I will not be offering any advice to you.Get on with it.

[HersnotHis]

Many thanks to MandM and PJM Stag.

Although there is no evidence of leakage at the banjos replacing the seals at least eliminates.

All the pipework looks new and although the receipt does not mention it I assume that this was replaced along with the fuel tank last year.

The only thing that does look out of place on re-inspection is that the short length of rubber hose attached to the tank pick up has some unusual clips that I cannot see how to unfasten?

Edit I have found these clips on Rimmers here

How and why are these used?

[Kevin Garrod]

Squeeze the tangs together with pliers, the clip will expand and can be slid down the pipe, it can be fiddly.
Why? Cheap I suppose.

[72BLUE]

Cheap I suppose.

Cost is big factor, they are only for low pressure fuel or air. I seem to remember that the springy nature of the clips does however apply an even amount of grip/pressure all around the pipe/hose but more importantly they expand/contract with the joint in high/low temperature conditions, especially useful under the bonnet.

That said, most people tend to replace them with a screw up type, but if you do, choose clamps with rounded edges so as not to cut into the hose.

Cheers
Keith

[HersnotHis]

Cost is big factor, they are only for low pressure fuel or air. I seem to remember that the springy nature of the clips does however apply an even amount of grip/pressure all around the pipe/hose but more importantly they expand/contract with the joint in high/low temperature conditions, especially useful under the bonnet.

That said, most people tend to replace them with a screw up type, but if you do, choose clamps with rounded edges so as not to cut into the hose.

Cheers
Keith

Thanks to both you and Kevin. The only place these clips seem to be used is as I say on the short rubber hose on the main connection from the tank to the pump, the non tank end is connected to the plastic pipe that goes direct onto the banjo at the pump - no clip.

I have recently replaced all the hose connections under the bonnet as the existing hoses were showing signs of ethanol hardening and cracking. Jubilee clips were used throughout but take your point re rounded edges and will look to see what type were fitted!