Smells like gas...

Hozer 88GTConv · 10-24-2002, 11:07 PM

Okay,
After my last top off at the gas station, I noticed that lovely smell of 93 octane. I looked under the car and fuel was seeping out through the weep/vent holes in the tank liner.
Obviously, I am going to drop the tank tomorrow morning. The only thing I have done was replace the sending unit recently.
I know the seal was good and secure.
I plan on checking the filler neck grommet/fuel pump seal and supply/return lines.
I am going to check everything, just wondering if anyone has had any "wierd" things happen under there.

429mustang · 10-25-2002, 08:49 AM

My tank has leaked for a few years, it's coming from the passenger side out of the seam around the middle of the tank. I should really replace it, it's trashing out whatever pavement I stay parked at for a while. How much is a new tank???????? Anybody.

Hozer 88GTConv · 10-25-2002, 10:16 AM

At http://www.50resto.com fuel tanks are about $150...

moc · 10-26-2002, 12:28 AM

nephew with his , car sat for a year in the garage , and the little critters eat the rubber there ,same same

Hozer 88GTConv · 10-26-2002, 12:27 PM

There was a 1.5 inch tear in the rubber grommet on the tank for the filler neck.
At least that's part of the problem.
At least it's cheap.

10-24-2002, 11:07 PM	#1
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Smells like gas... Okay, After my last top off at the gas station, I noticed that lovely smell of 93 octane. I looked under the car and fuel was seeping out through the weep/vent holes in the tank liner. Obviously, I am going to drop the tank tomorrow morning. The only thing I have done was replace the sending unit recently. I know the seal was good and secure. I plan on checking the filler neck grommet/fuel pump seal and supply/return lines. I am going to check everything, just wondering if anyone has had any "wierd" things happen under there. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

10-25-2002, 08:49 AM	#2
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	My tank has leaked for a few years, it's coming from the passenger side out of the seam around the middle of the tank. I should really replace it, it's trashing out whatever pavement I stay parked at for a while. How much is a new tank???????? Anybody. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

10-25-2002, 10:16 AM	#3
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	gas tanks.... At http://www.50resto.com fuel tanks are about $150... __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

10-26-2002, 12:28 AM	#4
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	just helped my nephew with his , car sat for a year in the garage , and the little critters eat the rubber there ,same same __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

10-26-2002, 12:27 PM	#5
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	found it! There was a 1.5 inch tear in the rubber grommet on the tank for the filler neck. At least that's part of the problem. At least it's cheap. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

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