'98 V 70 fuel leak
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'98 V 70 fuel leak
I notice everytime the gas station attendant failed to tightened the gas cap properly, there will be a small amount of gas under the car the day after. I look under the car, It seems leak comes from the top left side of the gas tank, after I tightened the gas cap properly, the leaking dissapear.
please help
please help
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RE: '98 V 70 fuel leak
There is a hose that runs from the top of the tank to the Filler neck that Cracks and leaks.
I would check that first.
But you will have to remove the Rear Panels in the rear of the car. Then you will see Metal covers held in by 10MM nuts remove and inspect the hoses.
I would check that first.
But you will have to remove the Rear Panels in the rear of the car. Then you will see Metal covers held in by 10MM nuts remove and inspect the hoses.
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RE: '98 V 70 fuel leak
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I notice everytime the gas station attendant failed to tightened the gas cap properly, there will be a small amount of gas under the car the day after. I look under the car, It seems leak comes from the top left side of the gas tank, after I tightened the gas cap properly, the leaking dissapear.
please help
I notice everytime the gas station attendant failed to tightened the gas cap properly, there will be a small amount of gas under the car the day after. I look under the car, It seems leak comes from the top left side of the gas tank, after I tightened the gas cap properly, the leaking dissapear.
please help
I got cleaned off the tank, and did the same today. You need to inspect the hoses.
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