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I have a gas leak at the back of the fuel tank. I did a search on vortex but found nothing.
It appears to be from the top of the tank and dripping down the backside. It only leaks while the car is running. One post eluded to a fuel pump problem. Is this where it is located?
Any ideas on a fix?
Thanks
John
 
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Re: G60 Gas leak? (zero9nine)

i had the fuel pump gasket leak. It would pool up and then spill down the side.
To access the fuel pump, lift up the carpet in the hatch. You'll see a black metal cover with 3 or 4 screws near the back of the rear seats. Remove it and you'll see the top of the tank and fuel pump cover.
The cover twists off like a jar top. Get some really big pipe wrenches or the screwdriver and hammer trick will work to remove it if it's stuck. The seal is basically an oversided O ring.
 
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Re: G60 Gas leak? (cramer)

Quote, originally posted by cramer »
i had the fuel pump gasket leak. It would pool up and then spill down the side.
To access the fuel pump, lift up the carpet in the hatch. You'll see a black metal cover with 3 or 4 screws near the back of the rear seats. Remove it and you'll see the top of the tank and fuel pump cover.
The cover twists off like a jar top. Get some really big pipe wrenches or the screwdriver and hammer trick will work to remove it if it's stuck. The seal is basically an oversided O ring.

Chris,
Can you give me a better idea of what tools I'll need. The car is in storage and I may go to fix it tomorrow.
Also, you wouldn;t happen to have a p/n or know what you spent on the gasket? Was it JUST the gasket?
Thanks
John
 
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Re: G60 Gas leak? (zero9nine)

From memory, the only tools i used was a hammer/large standard screwdriver, philips screwdriver and rags to clean up the gas. Everything lifted or was removed out of the way of the seal pretty easy, no special tools.
Sorry, dont' have the part number for the gasket.
 
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