Gas leak...
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Pro
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Storm lake Iowa
Gas leak...
For no apparent reason (as if a 36 year old car needs a reason) I've started leaking gas from around the plug on the underside of the tank where the line exits. I have half a tank of gas right now so I haven't tried to mess with anything, but can anyone speculate what I might be looking at? Rate is about 2 drops per minute, and my garage now smells like serious hydrocarbons. I'll need to find something to drain the (new-looking) tank into and go from there. Help!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
Re: Gas leak... (Grinchia)
It sounds to me the rubber seal that goes between the tank and sender has failed. As you said, a 36 year old car don't need a reason. This would probably be a good time to replace the seal, gas screen inside the tank and all hose connections along the fuel line. Complete kits for this are available.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: St Louis MO
Re: Gas leak... (Red 69)
This would probably be a good time to replace the seal, gas screen inside the tank and all hose connections along the fuel line. Complete kits for this are available.
Brett :thumbs:
