Date:         Fri, 12 Nov 1999 15:31:37 PST
Reply-To:     t obrien <calwestfalia@NETSCAPE.NET>
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From:         t obrien <calwestfalia@NETSCAPE.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Re: leaky ... gas tank!]
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Concur but... If you do your inspection, you will probably find all the small
hoses that comprise the overflow system to be rotted also. Also look at the
crosover equalization tube and the fittings (grommets) where it attaches into
the top of the tank. A good look at the Bentley manual will give you an idea
of all the hoses that it could be. Expect to drop the tank to do it correctly
but if the crossover pipe is good, you can do it from the wheelwells without
dropping the tank.

tim

JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
> 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


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