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Old November 24th 05, 01:00 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Default 1990 civic gas tank leak

theo.chan wrote:

> Filled up the tank yesterday right to the top around 6pm and then
> parked the car later that evening indoors about 11pm. Today at 2pm I
> had a puddle of gas about 1m in diameter under the gas tank by the
> driver's side rear wheel. (I was parked on a level surface).
>
> I've never experienced a gas leak before, but have a feeling its from
> the tank. Could it be that I just overfilled the tank right up into the
> neck and that a seal there is starting to go? Should I replace the
> whole tank? Any other ideas what could be causing the leak?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Theo


If the car has been driven in winter conditions often, the tank and or
parts of the fuel lines may be corroded and leaking. It happened with my
'93 Accord a few years ago. So take it to a mechanic who specializes in
this type of maintenance.

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