Help, gas tank question!

[yellow77]

Hi guys,
I will probably post this all over the place, but I got home yesterday after filling up the vette when I noticed this really strong gasoline smell. So I looked around and found my right hand muffler box soaked with gasoline and a rapidly growing puddle of the same on the floor. This weekend I plan to pull the tank to find and hopefully fix the problem. To this end, has anyone on this board pulled their gas tank, and if so, how did they do it, and what was involved.

Cheers all

Richard

 

[jdp6000]

Remove the top lid. Disconnect any lines. Drop the spare tire carrier. Undo the straps that hold the tank on either side. Now for the (possible) hard part..you may have to remove one or both mufflers from the "y" pipe...if they are in the way.

FWIW, the gas line runs up the same side. Make sure its the tank and not the line.

Jim

 

[yellow77]

Thanks for the reply. You are the second person to tell me about the line, is it possible to get to it with the tank in place.

Cheers

Richard

 

[jdp6000]

Yes and no. I had a similar problem years ago. I would first verify its the line. You should see it running up over the rear right wheel well...no leak there...right???? Mine leaked just passed the rear wheel well above the frame ( was able to cut it and insert a rubber gas line). From there it goes up and over the tank I believe. Remove the gas lid on the rear deck. You should see where it connects and goes into the tank. If the leak is between the rear deck area and the rear wheel well cut it and run a rubber gas line between the two points.

FWIW once you remove the rear deck lid. Shine a light in the direction of the gas line. Use a small mirror. You should be able to see the gas line. Maybe you will spot the leak.

Jim

 

[yellow77]

Well, guys and gals, the rubber hose was the culprit. My son and I managed to rotate the tank in situ so we could remove and replace all the rubber lines, this time leaving a longer loop so I can relocate my electric fuel pump to the rear of the car when I decide to tackle that issue. The fuel line was severely rotten and I am surprised the leak wasnt worse, so just want to remind all these cars are old, rubber does deteriorate, If I was in a position to replace the lines, then I would go ahead and do it.

Cheers all

Richard