Just wondering if anyone has come up with a solution to the deterioration
of the rubber connector between the gas filler pipe and the gas tank neck on
the GTV-6?
Over time, the flexible connector develops cracks which allow gas to seep
into the trunk when the tank is nearly full.
I've checked with several suppliers, and I've been told that the part has
been discontinued. I have not been able to find a suitable replacement.
The main issue is that the two pipes are significantly different is OD. The
filler pipe is approximately 2 1/4: OD, and the gas tank neck is
approximately 1 15/16" OD. Contributing to the problem is the location of the
gas
tank neck which is placed on the upper side of the tank body. This keeps gas
in the neck until the tank is below half full. If the car sits on a slight
downhill slant to the left, gas sits in the rubber connector, and oozes
into the trunk.
BTW, by car is a 1985. Maybe other years are different.
Any suggestions for repairing the cracks?
TIA
Bruce Sharer
Raleigh, Nc
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