Fuel Shut-Off/Rollover Valves (Miata)
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Vehicle is equipped with 2 fuel shut-off/rollover valves located in top of fuel tank. Fuel shut-off/rollover valves are part of fuel tank.
- Remove fuel tank. Plug main fuel pipe, return pipe of fuel pump unit and port "A" of fuel tank. See Fig 1 . Level fuel tank. Blow air through port "B" and ensure air flows from port "C". If air flow is not present from port "C", replace fuel tank. If air flow is present, go to next step.
- Plug port "C". Blow air through port "B" and ensure air flows from port "A". If air flow is not present from port "A", replace fuel tank. If air flow is present, go to next step.
- Turn fuel tank upside down. With fuel tank turned upside down, blow air through port "B". Ensure air does not flow from port "A". If air flow is present, replace fuel tank.