I have a leak in my fuel tank. However, it only leaks when my tank is more than half full. There is no problem when it is half full or less. Is it dangerous for me to continue to drive it as long as I keep the tank below half?
2006-09-25 09:25:20 · 6 answers · asked by LG 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
What can I use to cover the hole and where can I buy it?
2006-09-25 09:31:41 · update #1
You already know the answer. If fuel leaks, than so does fuel vapor. Vapor is more volatile than the fluid gasoline. You are an accident looking for a place to blow up. Please stop driving this car and get it repaired. It could be as simple as the rubber evap hose on the top of the tank. Why risk your life for this?
2006-09-25 09:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most fuel tanks have seams about the middle of the tank. The seam is probably leaking. And yes it is dangerous to drive with a fuel leak. Also it's illegal. Have another tank installed. You should be able to get one from a salvage yard.
Master tech 40 yrs.
2006-09-25 09:38:18 · answer #2 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
j b weld works wonders on gas leaks. i had a bronco 2 thats needed a fuel pump took straps off tank to reviel pin holes just cleaned up the tank and jb welded the straps back on wahlah no leaks
2006-09-25 09:32:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not safe. Vapor could be coming out of the hole, and that's not good if a spark happens. Find the hole and plug it up. I had that problem, and used silicone rubber caulk. LOL.
2006-09-25 09:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but very dangerous, repair the leak
2006-09-25 10:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by Ynot??? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can still drive it but your hose conecting to the gas tank is loose or cracked probably. that is where i would start and it is very cheap.
2006-09-25 09:34:06 · answer #6 · answered by d b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋