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Old May 11, 2016 | 01:01 PM
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I replaced the gas cap on my 85 c4 and half a tank later the tank has imploded.there was no gasket on the old cap. did the new one seal so good it caused this? what should I look for after I replace the tank? what a mess
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Old May 11, 2016 | 06:48 PM
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Pics would be cool. I'd like to see this.
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Originally Posted by 93Rubie
Pics would be cool. I'd like to see this.
It might be interesting to compare!

OP - this might interest you - in comparison to what's seen in this thread what does yours appear to be? Worse, comparable or maybe not as bad as.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-big-pics.html

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Old May 11, 2016 | 07:53 PM
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Wrong cap it is a big pita to replace the tank I would seal the ports and try to gently blow it back out and hope for the best.
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Old May 12, 2016 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by antfarmer2
Wrong cap it is a big pita to replace the tank I would seal the ports and try to gently blow it back out and hope for the best.
I have heard of people doing that successfully.
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Old May 12, 2016 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by WVZR-1
It might be interesting to compare!

OP - this might interest you - in comparison to what's seen in this thread what does yours appear to be? Worse, comparable or maybe not as bad as.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-big-pics.html
Mine looks much worse. Barely able to fuel it as the filler moved so far back. Can't imagine blowing it back into shape as it has collapsed with many sharpe angles. I'll post a pic tomorrow
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Old May 12, 2016 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by xkahn
Mine looks much worse. Barely able to fuel it as the filler moved so far back. Can't imagine blowing it back into shape as it has collapsed with many sharpe angles. I'll post a pic tomorrow
I would sure try nothing to loose. Have you looked into what needs to be done to replace?
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