Mine also has a metal balance tube that runs across the back of the trunk.
Not sure on the breather pipe though.
Sergio
1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Series V 'AJNT 86'
still working on it but getting closer (yea right)!
----- Original Message -----
From: Karl Gilchrist <xtr25618701(at)xtra.co.nz>
To: alpine list <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2000 2:55 AM
Subject: ? Weird Series V
> Today I decided I would tackle the strong smell of gas in the trunk. The
> smell has always been strongest above the right side tank and I have
> long suspected that there was a leak in the filler hose or breather
> pipe. Replacing the filler hose hasn't helped a lot so I thought I'd
> replace the breather hose in case this was perished.
>
> It would appear that my Series V B395017660 is different to most in that
> the breather hose which passes up under the rear valance is metal (not
> rubber-apart from the end two feet on the left hand tank). Although I
> can't find any reference to a metal breather hose in my parts manual it
> certainly looks original and I can't see any way it could have been put
> in other than at the time of manufacture.
>
> Does any one know if late (ish) Series V's had a metal Balance pipe? Or
> is my car just plain weird?
>
> Weirdness is not uncommon with it as I have a photo of the car with its
> first owner the day he brought it in which the Mk II headlight rims
> (which weren't supposed to be introduced until 240 cars later) are
> clearly visible!!!
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Karl
>
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