Leaky Gas Tank
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09-17-2009, 06:08 PM
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Leaky Gas Tank
I have an '85 xj6. My right fuel tanks seems to be leaking but there's almost no evidence of it. There's a VERY faint smell of fuel behind the back wheel but none in the trunk. There's no sign of fuel anywhere underneath the car and it is always in the garage when I'm not driving it. The left tank shows no sign of leaking so I assume there's no problem between the fuel pump and the injectors. Anyone have a problem like this?
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09-18-2009, 09:29 AM
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09-30-2009, 09:08 AM
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Fuel tanks
Actually, I had the same problem with one of the tanks in my 76 XJ coupe. Luckily the tanks (Series 3 style) are available new, with a 3 year warranty, for under $300. For a Series 3 car they're a bolt in with no mods or anything. I got one in and liked it, and just ordered the second one as well....
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10-02-2009, 09:24 AM
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I have an '85 xj6. My right fuel tanks seems to be leaking but there's almost no evidence of it. There's a VERY faint smell of fuel behind the back wheel but none in the trunk. There's no sign of fuel anywhere underneath the car and it is always in the garage when I'm not driving it. The left tank shows no sign of leaking so I assume there's no problem between the fuel pump and the injectors. Anyone have a problem like this?
A common problem from everything that I have read and seen. My 76 had a fuel leak problem, too. I tracked it down to rust on the bottom side of the tank. Could be your problem, too. To check this, put a brown paper bag under or construction paper under the tank. Let it sit for a bit (15 to 30 minutes or more?), then come back and check for stains. Also, check your fuel lines coming out of the tanks. You may have to take the lower body panels off to check (it's really not that hard to do).
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