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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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is there anything other than the sending unit assembly that could leak on the top of the fuel tank?
i only gtet a gas smell when i launch it hard or make a hard right corner,& only over 1/2 tank,and the top of the tank is damp, but not around the sending unit, i already pulled that out and resealed it twice. im assuming my tank has a hole in it unless theres maybe a retarded fitting for the vent or something.[&:]
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:50 AM
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Im thinkin a hole. I really have no clue how you would find it though. You could take a blow torch to the tank lol
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 03:07 AM
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the thought crossed my mind, here i go workin on the f-ng thing more than driving it again.
now where in the hell do i find a gas tank for a 93 AWD...
i suppose ill pull the tank out tomorrow cuz i cant find the leak, maybe ill dry it out good and let it sit for a week then weld it shut.
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 03:24 AM
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Well.. to narrow it down. Hard right= all the gas pushed against the left wall of the tank. So.. start there
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 03:40 AM
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the good part is it dont leak bad enough that it even drips off and the sides of the tank wont even get wet, its just a little on the top in front of the sending unit. if that cover isnt over the hole it reeks like hell inside the car though.
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 04:36 AM
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Put some soapy water where you think there is a hole. It will bubble thereif in fact there is one.
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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I thought you needed positive pressure in order for that to happen?
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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Im gonna laugh when its like... the fuel rail. How is it youre certain its coming from the top of the tank?
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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cuz the top of the tank is wet genious. and it only leaks whens its over 1/2 tank and i launch it or make a hard right corner. you want to come look for yourself?
im just wondering if anything elses has a seal into the tank (return line or vent) other than the sending unit assembly.
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Wow... thats what I get for not reading the whole post... sorry man, oops.. lol
 

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