Fuel Tank Valve???

[scotts99snake]

I am installing the 03 Cobra fuel tank and pumps in my 99. During the process I broke the blue "valve" thing on the top of the tank. I know it is going to be a dealer item and expensive, but does anyone know what it is called?

 

[Wicked One]

Hey scott. I did some searching, but couldn't find an exact name for it. by looking at some pics, it looks to be a vent not a valve, bu I could be wrong. i am heading out now, but will look more later.

 

[scotts99snake]

Man, I searched for over an hour. Couldn't find any pics or anything.

 

[BubbaStanGT]

Gregg will get er done, no worries

 

[scotts99snake]

Based on more searching, I think it is a vent valve.....

 

[scotts99snake]

Looks like I really f'ed up this time. After more research, this is what I found on another site....
"....the vent valves come as parts of the fuel vapor control asbly, which is both valves and the hoses, price is @$195.00 wholesale and it fits 1999 & 2000 only....the Ford part # is XR3Z-9C047-DB"
"thru any Ford/Linc-Merc dealer but they'll prob charge you retail, which is $243.00.............."

What the hell can go wrong now. I already paid $550 for the tank and pumps

 

[BubbaStanGT]

Scott try this site, link doesnt show up right, just re-do the part number search. 170 beans
http://www.tousleyfordparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=searchCatalogOEM&siteid=214771

 

[jared88]

Hey man sorry to hear about your bad luck. You should try http://newyorkmustangs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346&p=24720#post24720 they say you can get good deals there.

 

[scotts99snake]

I think that is the right one Bubba. I have delt with them before but I didn't know they had a website, lol. I just called them. I really don't want to spend $170 but I guess it is better than $250. Thanks bro.

 

[scotts99snake]

Thanks Jared, I will probably contact him too. See who can get me the best deal. I am so tempted to patch it together but after all the work I don't think it is worth it.

 

[Wicked One]

Hey scott, something doesn't sound right. Over 100$ for a plastic "90 degree vent". Don't get anything yet, I will search and call my friends to see what I can do. I will pm you tommorrow and let you know what I come up with. Again, don't waste your cash, we will find something.

 

[scotts99snake]

You cant buy the vent valves seperately. You have to buy the whole assembly complete with both vent valves, sensor, and tubing. I still think it is on the pricey side, I just don't want to regret trying to rig it later. You can see on the smaller one, I broke the nipple off last year and jb welded it back on. The larger has a nipple that is not used for anything.

 

[Wicked One]

Yeah! you did a number on that thing. Sorry I couldn't help. I will keep looking for a cheap replacement

 

[scotts99snake]

Yeah! you did a number on that thing. Sorry I couldn't help. I will keep looking for a cheap replacement

Don't worry about it. I have extra grommets for the holes, so I am going to press it in and epoxy it. I found some stuff that works with rubber, plastic, and gas. If it gives me problems, I will order a new unit, replace the grommets, and be done.

 

[jared88]

Hey I was just wondering if you were able to fix your car yet?