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Old 12-13-2001, 08:46 AM
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full gas tank leak? an oxidation?
91' GXE
The tank leaks when it is full. Possible diagnosis and am I able to fix it or should I bring it in?

Also, anyway to get rid of oxidation on the side molding?

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Old 12-13-2001, 08:59 AM
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Re: full gas tank leak? an oxidation?
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91' GXE
The tank leaks when it is full. Possible diagnosis and am I able to fix it or should I bring it in?

Also, anyway to get rid of oxidation on the side molding?

Thanks a million,

John
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filler neck may be rusting away...see if u had your recall done.

oxidation..if it's light..get some polishing compound and start rubbing. if it's heavy..respray will be needed.
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Old 12-13-2001, 01:43 PM
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Yeah there is a TSB on the filler neck
It said that crud and/or salt can build up under the rear tire and corode the filler neck. Nissan should replace it for free!
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Old 12-13-2001, 02:50 PM
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It could also be one of the rubber hoses that connects to the tank. I had the vent hose go bad on mine. Similar symptoms to what you are descibing.

Good luck,

Brian Murray
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Old 12-13-2001, 05:08 PM
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Re: Yeah there is a TSB on the filler neck
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It said that crud and/or salt can build up under the rear tire and corode the filler neck. Nissan should replace it for free!
Check out nhtsa.gov for info on the recall.

BTW - I had the same problem as Brian (leaky vent hose).
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Old 12-14-2001, 09:35 AM
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It was the filler neck!
Thanks guys. The filler neck was cracked!
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Re: It was the filler neck!
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Thanks guys. The filler neck was cracked!
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