Re: [DML] Need guidance regarding gasoline leak

["sweetp01569" <sweetp01569@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Mike,

Thanks for the advice.  Hopefully it is as simple as you suggest.  
Can't stand the gas smell in car all the time.  

Paul

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxx> wrote:
> Paul,
> 
> If you are lucky this might be just a loose clamp on the top of 
the 
> tank.  Remove the spare tire and open the panel below for access 
to the 
> tank.  Tighten the clamp on the fuel pump.  Also tighten the big 
nut 
> that holds the fuel gauge sender in place.  If you still have a 
leak it 
> will be easy to find.
> 
> You might need a new part, like a fuel pump boot or fuel gauge 
sender, 
> but I'm betting you don't.  Good luck.
> 
> - Mike Substelny
> VIN 01280, 11 years
> 
> Paul said:
> 
> > I just filled my car for the second time last night.  As it was 
> > topping off, a couple of people walking by noticed gasoline 
dripping 
> > from underneath, near the passenger side (I think near the 
corner of 
> > the triangular plate).
> 
> [snip]






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