2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 95 fuel tank is leaking

[Garth]

I just filled up my truck and it is slowly leaking... I thought it was the fill hoses going to the tank but that is not it. I think its coming from a big white. clear cap on top of the tank... has any one ever had that issue? TIA Garth

 

[Cosmo]

It's possible, there is a rubber seal in there.

 

[Garth]

Can I just tighten it by hand you think? lol

 

[RBeard]

Had same problem last week, climbed under and tightened white cap,still leaked. Found vent valve was stuck,tapped on it and leak stopped. .

 

[BigPapa]

Be careful. All that plastic stuff is very brittle by now.



Where are you at? I have a complete fuel tank still in my '95.

 

[Garth]

Thanks I will try that! I am in Knoxville... I was hoping I could just not fill it all the way and I wont have a problem. Its barely dripping when full... So I will try that first! Garth

 

[Cosmo]

Yeah, there's a vent on top, you could also try putting a piece of fuel line on that and running it up by the filler neck.

 

[LandShark]

I've had leaks a couple of times. One time it just took tightening up the hose clamps to fix. The other time the big cap was leaking. Tightened it up by tapping it with a 2x2 piece of wood and a hammer. That was over 5 years ago, and no more leaks, so far.