On 6/29/05 4:51 PM, "Art McGinn" <ajmcginn@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > when the gas-station nozzle stops pumping gas automatically because > my tank is full, about a quart of gas immediately leaks copiously onto > the ground from the tank area, then the leakage stops. if i stop short > of filling the tank, there is no leakage at all. any thoughts on what > the problem is? art '82 westy > > Two main things right in that area. 1. the seal between the filler tube and the tank. 2. the vent tubing going to the expansion tank on that side of the vehicle. Normally the leaking isn't that severe from the vent line unless it was so rotted that it actually severed. Jack up the van and securely stand it and remove the wheel and get a good strong flash light to inspect that area. jimt |
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