Cant fill the tank up?
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I was told that when it happens the filter in the pump hose needed replacing. Try pulling the nozzle out a little, but watch for over flow because it will spit some gas out before clicking off.
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Theres a TSB out for that
This may solve the problem
Vehicle is Difficult to Fill with Fuel or Filling Station Pump Shuts Off Before Tank is Full (Replace Tank Filler Hose) #04-06-04-031 - (Apr 22, 2004)
1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition
Some customers may comment that their vehicle is difficult to fill with fuel or when filling, the pump continuously shuts off before the tank is full.
Cause
This condition may be caused by back pressure within the fuel filler hose. This back pressure trips the fuel nozzle prior to filling the tank, or results in a hard to fill condition.
Correction
Replace the fuel tank filler hose with P/N 10353139. This new hose has been redesigned to provide smoother flow conditions within the section. Use the procedure listed below.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in the General Information sub-section of the Service Manual.
2. Remove the left rear tire and wheel.
3. Remove the left rear wheelhouse panel.
4. Loosen the lower hose clamp through access hole in body using ¼ drive ratchet and extension.
5. Loosen the upper hose clamp.
6. Remove the fuel tank filler hose.
7. Install the new fuel tank filler hose.
8. Tighten the upper hose clamp. Tighten the fuel filler hose clamp to 4N•m(35 lb in).
9. Tighten the lower hose clamp through access hole in body using ¼ drive ratchet and extension. Tighten the fuel filler hose clamp to 4N•m(35 lb in).
10. Install the left rear wheelhouse panel.
11. Install the left rear tire and wheel.
12. Lower the vehicle.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
10353139
Hose, Fuel Filler
This may solve the problem
Vehicle is Difficult to Fill with Fuel or Filling Station Pump Shuts Off Before Tank is Full (Replace Tank Filler Hose) #04-06-04-031 - (Apr 22, 2004)
1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition
Some customers may comment that their vehicle is difficult to fill with fuel or when filling, the pump continuously shuts off before the tank is full.
Cause
This condition may be caused by back pressure within the fuel filler hose. This back pressure trips the fuel nozzle prior to filling the tank, or results in a hard to fill condition.
Correction
Replace the fuel tank filler hose with P/N 10353139. This new hose has been redesigned to provide smoother flow conditions within the section. Use the procedure listed below.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in the General Information sub-section of the Service Manual.
2. Remove the left rear tire and wheel.
3. Remove the left rear wheelhouse panel.
4. Loosen the lower hose clamp through access hole in body using ¼ drive ratchet and extension.
5. Loosen the upper hose clamp.
6. Remove the fuel tank filler hose.
7. Install the new fuel tank filler hose.
8. Tighten the upper hose clamp. Tighten the fuel filler hose clamp to 4N•m(35 lb in).
9. Tighten the lower hose clamp through access hole in body using ¼ drive ratchet and extension. Tighten the fuel filler hose clamp to 4N•m(35 lb in).
10. Install the left rear wheelhouse panel.
11. Install the left rear tire and wheel.
12. Lower the vehicle.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
10353139
Hose, Fuel Filler
