To Xtreme owners... I've had a fuel smell recently when the tank is reasonably full and going around a left hand bend. I have taken the rear tub off to see what the issue was, as I couldn't see where it was coming from, but I suspected it was seeping past the grommet between the plastic filler neck and the tank when the fuel sloshes up the filler neck. I had a new one ready just in case, and sure enough it was the culprit. The reason is a concern though:
On the Sierra the grommet is into a plastic tank which is about 4mm thick. The Xtreme tank is 1mm thick stainless steel, and the reduced contact area has caused the tank to act like a blade on the rubber, shearing into it and preventing it sealing any more. This is in only 6 years, so if you get a fuel smell under similar circumstances I would recommend looking here, and changing out the seal every 5 years as a matter of safety. Thankfully there isn't much to ignite all the fuel vapour down there, but it's a bit of a worry nonetheless. Swapped out the diff today as well (in under 2 hours, good going huh?), so hoping for a quieter driveline when up and running again tomorrow. Regards all Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
