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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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When I go to remove the gas cap on my 86 a good bit of pressure releases from there. Is this normal or do you think one of my lines is blocked up?
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Default Re: FUEL TANK UNDER PRESSURE? (Cruz 86)

When I go to remove the gas cap on my 86 a good bit of pressure releases from there. Is this normal or do you think one of my lines is blocked up?
:cheers: Define a good deal of pressure? :D

Air will rush out for one or two seconds, that's normal :D

:seeya

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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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Yeah, It's probably about 1 or 2 seconds. I guess this is normal then. (famous last words) :eek:
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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Default Re: FUEL TANK UNDER PRESSURE? (jackdaroofer)

When I go to remove the gas cap on my 86 a good bit of pressure releases from there. Is this normal or do you think one of my lines is blocked up?

:cheers: Define a good deal of pressure? :D

Air will rush out for one or two seconds, that's normal :D

:seeya

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