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Jul 5, 2014 | 08:57 PM

Ricks98

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Need help in Spearfish SD

I have a 98 and all of a sudden I have excessive pressure in my gas tank. Any one know of a place that can take a look at my car.
Rick
My email is ricklizann@yahoo.com
Any help is appreciated

Jul 5, 2014 | 09:22 PM

o2bnkc

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How did you come to this conclusion and what's the pressure?

Jul 5, 2014 | 09:25 PM

Ricks98

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How did you come to this conclusion and what's the pressure?

Twice when we took the gas cap off gas sprayed out under the pressure and a wired noise was heard right before I took the cap off

Jul 5, 2014 | 09:44 PM

dankhts

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Shouldn't spray out! Plugged vent?

Jul 6, 2014 | 12:51 PM

Water_Walker

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Bill Messer in Denver. I know it is a drive for you. I am in Cheyenne and drive the two hours for piece of mind, his knowledge, and honesty. If you need a place to stop on the way down or I can help, let me know.

Jul 6, 2014 | 01:07 PM

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Assume you've tried changing the cap? No codes in the DIC ?

How far's the nearest GM dealer?

Good luck -

Jul 6, 2014 | 10:02 PM

norcalace

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricks98

I have a 98 and all of a sudden I have excessive pressure in my gas tank. Any one know of a place that can take a look at my car.
Rick
My email is ricklizann@yahoo.com
Any help is appreciated

If it was a hot/warm day and your tank was close to empty (below 1/4) you will get a pressure release when you open the cap. The caps are not vented so that's not a concern.

Jul 8, 2014 | 10:09 PM

Ricks98

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If it was a hot/warm day and your tank was close to empty (below 1/4) you will get a pressure release when you open the cap. The caps are not vented so that's not a concern.

Interesting or not, bought a new gas cap and put some tectron in and so far two days of hard driving and haven't replicated the problem. Possibly the vent was clogged but no issues yesterday or today so hope all stays well till I get back to Stl and have my mechanic buddy take a hard look at the car
Thanks for the suggestions and help I know I can count on CF for advise