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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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back in the end of dec. I got my gas tank replaced, then I got the filler neck seal where the neck meets the tank replaced by CJ ponyparts because it was torn and fuel spewed allover...

well, I filled her up today for the first time in 2 weeks... (made a full tank last 2 weeks, pretty good on my part)... parked on campus, came back an hour later and there was gas dripping from the seal... took it to the carwash, hosed off all the residual gas... then parked on campus again.....

hour later I drove home threw cardboard under it, and now its not dripping but it still reeks of gas if you put your head down near the pass. side tire....

anyone know what could be happening? gonna call Cjs tomorrow and see if they can check it out and look it over for me/warrenty the part possibly...

I am just getting frustrated...
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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it's got a leak there obviously
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
it's got a leak there obviously
I know that, Its just why would it begin to leak so quickly? unless the material wasnt up to spec and the gas ate through it... or it needs some sort of sealant that is fuel resistent
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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no...the problem is nowadays all these mustang parts are made overseas and the tolerances on stuff are ..........
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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i bought my gas tank seals from ford i have had my tank down 3x since and i have never had a leak.

try a better qaulity gasket<oem>
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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I'm calling them tomorrow to see if I can run up saturday morning... I dont care if their labor is 65 an hour... I need her fixed as she is the only car I have...

think the ford dealer would look at it, or would they charge ALOT to look at it?
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