Gas Tank leaking

Hethj7 · 08-07-2002, 03:02 PM

I filled up yesterday and noticed my tank is leaking around the filler neck. I bought a new seal for it assuming that it is the problem.

I think I already know the answer to this, but do I have to drop the tank to get the new seal on the filler neck?

It looks like something has leaked closer to the top of the tank. I hope this is not a leak on top and is just some junk that has somehow worked its way up there. Are these tanks known to eventually leak from the top?

Maroon 5.0 LX · 08-07-2002, 05:20 PM

Pull the inside panel in the trunk and check it out. When my car was new, the overflow wouldn't drain. I pulled the panel and found the overflow hose was kinked when the car was built. I think the filler tube is accessable there. It's been a long time, so I'm not positive.

Hethj7 · 08-07-2002, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the tip. I have already dropped the tank and changed the seal though. Hopefully that takes care of my problem.
(I guess I knew the tank would have to come out before I posted, but I was just hoping it wouldn't

) It just took about an hour, so it was not too bad.

08-07-2002, 03:02 PM	#1
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Gas Tank leaking I filled up yesterday and noticed my tank is leaking around the filler neck. I bought a new seal for it assuming that it is the problem. I think I already know the answer to this, but do I have to drop the tank to get the new seal on the filler neck? It looks like something has leaked closer to the top of the tank. I hope this is not a leak on top and is just some junk that has somehow worked its way up there. Are these tanks known to eventually leak from the top? __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

08-07-2002, 05:20 PM	#2
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	Pull the inside panel in the trunk and check it out. When my car was new, the overflow wouldn't drain. I pulled the panel and found the overflow hose was kinked when the car was built. I think the filler tube is accessable there. It's been a long time, so I'm not positive. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

08-07-2002, 06:15 PM	#3
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Thanks for the tip. I have already dropped the tank and changed the seal though. Hopefully that takes care of my problem. (I guess I knew the tank would have to come out before I posted, but I was just hoping it wouldn't ) It just took about an hour, so it was not too bad. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

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