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SB

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Tank Leak
« on: November 27, 2007, 07:30:50 PM »

Just noticed that I have what appears to be a very minor leak from the fuel tank on the Cherokee! No noticeable loss of fuel on the gauge. When I stop and park up a small patch of fuel appears on the ground on the passenger (filler) side of the car - probably less than a thimble full. This doesn't happen every time though and can't see any noticeable dripping.
Any suggestions?
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greggmo

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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2007, 07:41:03 PM »

try the hose clip at the tank end of the filler hose. is it only happening when there is a lot of fuel in the tank?
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SB

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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2007, 07:52:12 PM »

Not too sure, am monitoring it now - am on half a tank now. The leak seems erratic had no problems for a while but has just started again, put it down to wet weather last time and water dripping off the tank but not sure now
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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2007, 08:45:30 PM »

has a rubber joint on the filler started to give up ??
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SB

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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2007, 08:50:25 PM »

Will have to check that out in daylight. Have been parked up for about 2 hours and there is a 4" patch underneath the corner of the tank, no visible dripping
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Mike Pavelin

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« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2007, 08:36:56 AM »

Have a looksee if the pump unit on the tank is leaking.
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