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Old 05-30-2016, 02:18 PM
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Hey guys, just wondering how often do you fill your meth tank? I suspect I may have a leak, but there is no evidence on the ground.
Full tank for me and three days later I get the low ww message.
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I recently went through this. My full tank would be empty in a few days without driving the car. I never saw a drop on the ground, but the washer tank grommet was leaking slow enough to let the meth evaporate before making a puddle. New grommets at the level sensor, and at the pump feed fixed the problem.
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Originally Posted by redcycle13
I recently went through this. My full tank would be empty in a few days without driving the car. I never saw a drop on the ground, but the washer tank grommet was leaking slow enough to let the meth evaporate before making a puddle. New grommets at the level sensor, and at the pump feed fixed the problem.
I'll start at the tank and check the grommets, thanks
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Originally Posted by 95vettski
I'll start at the tank and check the grommets, thanks
You got to much power, this is why I can't buy a novi!
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Remember, meth evaporates quickly.

I have had this issue multiple times (every 1.5 years). It has always been internal pump gaskets.
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I checked the tank and on the side where the float sensor plugs into it's leaking. I will replace the grommet and maybe add some silicone as well.
I completely filled the tank yesterday and today the low ww fluid warning came on. So it's definitely loosing meth at a rapid pace.
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Do you have a dual or single meth nozzles? The reason I ask is because I had a similar issue. My kit was converted to a dual nozzle but they did not replace the check valve with the larger one causing all my meth to drain to the lowest point which was my blow off valve.
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Make sure 1) you have a check valve, 2) the check valve is working.
Note it is really not a check valve but a valve that takes some pressure to open it. This prevents siphoning from the washer tank.
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Originally Posted by Atrain59
Do you have a dual or single meth nozzles? The reason I ask is because I had a similar issue. My kit was converted to a dual nozzle but they did not replace the check valve with the larger one causing all my meth to drain to the lowest point which was my blow off valve.
I started off with a single nozzle when I was stock motor. I converted to a dual nozzle setup with a check valve with my built motor. I'm not sure which check valve I have, but I did read somewhere that Julio offers a stronger valve. Any idea how to confirm which one I have?
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Originally Posted by 95vettski
I started off with a single nozzle when I was stock motor. I converted to a dual nozzle setup with a check valve with my built motor. I'm not sure which check valve I have, but I did read somewhere that Julio offers a stronger valve. Any idea how to confirm which one I have?
I'm not sure how to determine if you have the right one our not. I would just call or email Julio and he should be able to answer that question.
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***UPDATE***

Finally got around to replacing the grommets and you can see by the pics how they have lost their shape and shrunk. I've driven the car aggressively for a week now and no warning light.
Thanks to Rob@Champions for ordering me the parts.












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Do you have the part # for the grommets? I have the same leak issue
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Do you have the part # for the grommets? I have the same leak issue
Pump grommet................ GM 22039457
Float sensor grommet....... GM 12363291
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