Re: [DML] Re: Need guidance regarding gasoline leak

[Greg Zapf <x86Daddy@xxxxxxxxx>]

I had the same exact problem.  My solution was repeatedly trying to
tighten that cap / ring until it stopped.  I had to use one of those
rubber jar opener grips until my hands hurt.  Maybe an oil filter
strap wrench would work...  I finally got it to stop, so that probably
isn't necessary or recommended.

--Greg
#2894

On 5/6/05, funkstuf <funkstuf@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I had this problem and it was leaking out of the gasket around the
> fuel sending unit.  It was be noticeable right after filling then
> again if I parked on a hill and had too much gas.  It drained back
> past the plate and out the passenger side on mine.
> D. Funk
> #4984
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "sweetp01569" <sweetp01569@xxxx>
> wrote:
> > 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).
> >
> > Looks like maybe a cup or so of gas dripped on the concrete, then
> > stopped.  I took the car on a 20 minute ride, no more drips and
> the
> > tank stayed full per the gauge.
> >
> > I haven't looked into it yet, and plan to do so this weekend.  I
> > always smell gas when parked in the garage, so I know something is
> > allowing fumes to escape all the time, and hope it is obvious when
> I
> > take a look at it.  but if it isn't obvious, anyone have a similar
> > experience?  Could it be something like a leak in filler tube/pipe
> > between the tank and gas fill opening?
> >
> > I suspect parts are original for the fuel tank equipment. Perhaps
> I am
> > in need of some sort of fuel system replacement kit.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Paul




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