Date:         Fri, 12 Nov 1999 11:39:02 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: leaky ... gas tank!
Comments: To: WoodyHalsey@compuserve.com
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In a message dated 11/12/99 11:18:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM writes:

<< The last two times I have filled my gas tank, there has been dramatic
 leaking ... at least a quart or two pouring out from under the car. The
 first time I just assumed that the attendant had "over-filled" (though that
 had never happened before and common sense told me it should be
 impossible). The second time made me think that there must be a leak
 somewhere near the top of the tank, since a certain amount pours out and
 then there is no further sign of dripping.

 Has anyone had this problem? Where do I look to see what is going on? Is it
 safe to repair a leak like this or am, I looking a new tank? Would it be
 safe to take the old one from my parts car?
  >>

theres a seal where your filler neck goes into the tank. the rubber rots.
common prob.  the one on your parts car is prolly just as bad.  replace the
seals.

chris