Fuel Leak Around Fuel Pump Module...
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Fuel Leak Around Fuel Pump Module...
Recently installed Racetronix Fuel Pump module on my 1999 C5.
Several days later noticed slow drip from around heat shield area (in front and above driver's side RR tire.)
Removed heat shield and drained fuel and retightened/retorqued bolts. Still leaks.
Went to order replacement Fuel Gauge to Tank Seal (1999 Corvette) GMPN: 12458250 (GM List $79.91, GMPD $39.95). Was told by local dealer that it's on national backorder and that they'd check with other dealers from around country to see if they had stock...
What's an acceptable, and safe, PLAN B to seal leak? Is there a fuel tolerant RTV gasket maker?
Several days later noticed slow drip from around heat shield area (in front and above driver's side RR tire.)
Removed heat shield and drained fuel and retightened/retorqued bolts. Still leaks. Went to order replacement Fuel Gauge to Tank Seal (1999 Corvette) GMPN: 12458250 (GM List $79.91, GMPD $39.95). Was told by local dealer that it's on national backorder and that they'd check with other dealers from around country to see if they had stock...
What's an acceptable, and safe, PLAN B to seal leak? Is there a fuel tolerant RTV gasket maker?
Instructor
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From: Seattle Wa
Originally Posted by xlr8shn
Recently installed Racetronix Fuel Pump module on my 1999 C5.
Several days later noticed slow drip from around heat shield area (in front and above driver's side RR tire.) Removed heat shield and drained fuel and retightened/retorqued bolts. Still leaks.
Went to order replacement Fuel Gauge to Tank Seal (1999 Corvette) GMPN: 12458250 (GM List $79.91, GMPD $39.95). Was told by local dealer that it's on national backorder and that they'd check with other dealers from around country to see if they had stock...
What's an acceptable, and safe, PLAN B to seal leak? Is there a fuel tolerant RTV gasket maker?
Several days later noticed slow drip from around heat shield area (in front and above driver's side RR tire.)
Removed heat shield and drained fuel and retightened/retorqued bolts. Still leaks. Went to order replacement Fuel Gauge to Tank Seal (1999 Corvette) GMPN: 12458250 (GM List $79.91, GMPD $39.95). Was told by local dealer that it's on national backorder and that they'd check with other dealers from around country to see if they had stock...
What's an acceptable, and safe, PLAN B to seal leak? Is there a fuel tolerant RTV gasket maker?
Is that the black rubber gasket i cant tell from the GM description/ picture. I have the fame F*(%ING problem
