Posted by Mike Bilger on December 29, 1999 at 21:55:51:
In Reply to: Gas Smells... Rehash.... posted by Sean on December 23, 1999 at 18:35:18:
: Hey all,
: Filled the E12 up today... with all the trim pieces out
: of the trunk. Wanted to see if the expansion/overflow
: tank had a leak. Everything back there looks dry, but I
: still get a really strong gas smell upon fillup. I
: checked the tank sender seal...Dry... I looked over
: ALL the hoses....DRY.... but still the extreme smell
: of fuel in the trunk. checked for vapors in the engine
: compartment by the charcoal canister... NO smell up
: there. ANY IDEAS!!?? I am getting "high" driving this
: thing when I fill it up!!!. Thanks. Have a great, safe
: holiday!!!
: Sean
I've read the replies to this nasty problem which my 1980 just developed. But... solutions? Is it a tank replacement? Can it be resealed? I'd like any comment please! Mike