Date:         Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:21:55 -0500
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
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From:         Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
Subject:      Re: Gas Tank Blowing Fuel Out When Filled
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I had this happen several years ago and long enough ago that I don't
specifcally rememberr what I did to rmedy it, but the cause was the
clogged vent pipe that runs right under the filler nozzle.  I think I
had sealed a connection with some siliicone and it swelled up
blocking the airflow or something like that.  MOTS:  Don't silicone
your fuel lines!!

DM&FS

At 04:38 PM 7/29/2009, Robert Stewart wrote:
>I replaced the tank at the time of the installation of the kit. I have
>a feeling they screwed something up.
>
>My mechanic upstate here is going to look at the tank either tonight
>or later this week.
>
>I really think it has got to be something simple. It has a new tank
>that is not even a year old, the new tank seal kit and all new fuel
>lines. So to me it sounds like a improperly installed component or
>possibly a bad hose to or from the expansion tanks.
>
>Thanks Ken.
>
>Robert
>NY
>
>On Jul 29, 2009, at 9:44 AM, Ken Wilford wrote:
>
>>Robert,
>>
>>It sounds like either an improper install or a rust hole in the top
>>of the gas tank.  What I normally do is fill the tank and then feel
>>on the top of the tank to find the leak.  It is possible that they
>>didn't tighten up something properly and it popped off during the
>>fill up.  Let me know if I can help you further.
>>
>>Ken Wilford
>>John 3:16
>>www.vanagain.com
>>
>>
>>Robert Stewart wrote:
>>>So I had an one of my old mechanics in NYC install the Vanagain Gas
>>>Tank Seal Kit. Either they did not do the job right or something else
>>>is wrong.
>>>
>>>Every time I fill the tank and let the gas stations pump auto shut
>>>off
>>>when filled it blows of out of the bottom near the rail that mounts
>>>the tank on the passenger side. I can see the fuel spill out and down
>>>the rail onto the floor. It's not a huge amount but it is dangerous I
>>>want to solve the problem.
>>>
>>>Could it be that they did not install one of the 3 rubber grommets
>>>properly?
>>>
>>>Or Could it be something with the expansion tanks that link to the
>>>gas
>>>tank?
>>>
>>>Looking for suggestions...
>>>
>>>The strange thing about this issue was the first time I filled up
>>>after it was just installed it did not blow out, but all fill ups
>>>after did!
>>>
>>>Strange.
>>>
>>>Any help would be appreciated as always.
>>>
>>>Robert
>>>Bloomingburg NY
>>>88 Wolfsburg, Silver
>>>239,700 miles - automatic
>>>AIM: rmstewart@mac.com