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Re: Gas leak just before complete refill [message #63479 is a reply to message #63467]

Sun, 08 November 2009 16:53

Matt Colie

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Tom Fort wrote on Sun, 08 November 2009 16:22

When filling my tank, I listen for the sound of the last little bit needed and stop pumping just before the pump cuts itself off. Never overflowing. Underneath the coach just about a foot or two in front of the rear wheel opening there is a small amount of gas on the ground. It does not leak until the last minute as I hear the gas gurgling in the line. I can't see any leak. I used a flashlight and mirror to look underneath but couldn't see. Any suggestions?
Tom

Tom,

The problem is the fill vent line. This is a 1/2" hose that connects the fill neck to both tanks. It is T'ed at the frame rail at the middle of the forward tank as two 3/8" back to each tank. It is what lets the air out of the tank when you are fueling.

You will have to take out the inner fender and the driver's side interior panel to replace the hose properly. => PITA-BTDT

Be careful, the T is plastic and there is no common replacement.

Mine was actually worn through be rubbing on something and when I tried to cut it at the damage and stuff in a splice, the hose shattered.

Matt

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		Gas leak just before complete refill By: Tom Fort on Sun, 08 November 2009 15:22
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