my petrol tank is starting to make a "sloshing" noise

2003 FORD COURIER
220,000 MILES
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MARTYH_51
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recently when i drive i here a sloshing noise that appears to come from the petrol tank it never use to do it and seems to it when at any amount. Is it dangerous & what would cause it
Mar 24, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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KHLOW2008
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In the tank baffles plates are used to prevent the fuel from sloshing and sometimes these plates can detach causing the problem.

Too much sloshing would create a higher pressure than normal and might cause problem to the EVAP system.
Mar 24, 2012 at 4:03 PM
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MARTYH_51
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who would be the best to reoair this and how much would it cost, Thanks
Mar 25, 2012 at 2:32 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You can't repair a fuel tank. It has to be replaced to solve the problem. Any repair shop should be able to do the job. As to the cost, I am not able to provide any costing as they vary region to region and you have to enquire locally to get the correct pricing.
Mar 25, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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