> > The gasoline leak is caused by broken plastic fitting on the "crossover" > vent pipe that equalizes air space on the left and right halves of the tank. > Common problem. Repair kits are available, but you need to drop the tank > to get access. > > For what it's worth, both of my vans came with leaky tanks, and neither one had a broken crossover. Rather, the problem was that the various rubber grommets on the tank, including the two that the crossover fits into, were all rotten. The crossover is a downright silly expensive part, so it may be worth it to you to check yours before buying a new one. -- John Bange |
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