On Sun, 10 Aug 2014 16:53:41 -0700, "Howard Beal"
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"Richard" wrote in message
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On 8/10/2014 5:07 PM, Howard Beal wrote:
"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote in message
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Any idea why it only leaks when the engine is running?

Sure. The system slightly pressurizes the tank so that tank vapors are
passed back into the intake system.

Shouldn't BE any leaks; the system is designed to be airtight. If so,
it's
probably a sensor/fuel-pickup gasket problem... but it could be a bad
seam.
That's something that needs attention NOW!

In the meanwhile, run your tank no more than 1/2 full to prevent the
leak.

Lloyd

Just went out and removed the gas cap so there is no pressure in the tank
still leaks when engine is running.Unlikley to be a bad seam, this car is
in
las vegas and does not have any corrosion issues. Tank looks like factory
new. Only has a 1/4 tank of gas.

Best Regards
Tom.



Wild guess?

Fuel return line from the engine has a small leak.

Thats what i am thinking. Still a big PIA to fix, gotta
drop the gas tank. Luckly it's only gonna be 110
in the shade tomorrow. Its about a 3 hour job according
to reports from people who done it.

Best Regards
Tom.


I dropped the gas tank on my Ranger a couple months ago. Took about 2
hours each way. If I didnt have a work shell on it..Id have lifted
the bed. Next time..Ill left the work shell and then the bed. It will
be quicker


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