Fuel Leak by Right rear tire

polystang · December 20th, 2009, 01:57 AM

Hi, I just bought a very clean, unmodded 2000 GT, 5 speed with 86K on it. The tank was about a half when I bought it and I went to the gas station to fill it up. As the pump turned off, fuel spilled alll over the ground underneath the car. Worried, i cleaned the fuel off the exhaust and fuel tank and drove the car home. After i got home, there seemed like no problem so i drove the car to friends to show the car off and used a half tank after 100 miles, worse than my 85 K5 blazer. Got home, looked under the car at the fuel filler neck gas tank entranced, and reached up there and could feel the rubber gasket was torn away from the tank almost all the way around. The guy i bought it from just had replaced the intank fuel pump? Is this were the leak is coming from? Only seems to leak after I drive from awhile, does not drip after i wipe off the spilled fuel and leave the car parked overnight. Is it a common problem and a easy fix? Will I run into this problem again?

Thanks

mustang_gtr_99 · December 20th, 2009, 02:08 AM

Easy and cheap fix. All you need to do is go to ford and by a new filler neck gasket. Make sure you run your tank to near empty before doing it.
Here us what needs to be done:

Gas Tank Leaking?? How to Drop your Fuel Tank / Replace the Filler Neck Gasket

mystk96 · December 20th, 2009, 02:26 AM

yes its very easy be sure to hold onto the gasket in the side of the tank if ya dont its a BITCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH to get out i know from first hand experience. but if you can turn a wrench then you can def do it and save the money

polystang · December 20th, 2009, 02:37 AM

Thanks, I kinda firgured that was the problem based on some google searches but it never hurts to ask. My friend who I got the car from, owns a chevy delearship and looks like he plans to help me fix the problem, i would love to use the racks and not lay on the ground.

M.P. Cobra Fan · December 20th, 2009, 09:03 AM

I had the same problem with my car just after I bought it. Luckily for me Ford replaced it free of charge since I bought it from them. Seems to be a common problem.

marcd · December 20th, 2009, 01:19 PM

had same problem, real easy fix

mystk96 · December 21st, 2009, 01:56 AM

lol yea its a easy fix

330CubeGt · December 21st, 2009, 02:04 AM

$35 Seal Drop the tank its easy make sure yo put some Vaseline o n the seal prior to install so it slides right in and don't rip the new seal you can even put some on the filler tube it won't hurt anything.

Attack_Cobra · December 21st, 2009, 02:05 AM

Just make sure you order the right gasket/seal. The Ford dealer ordered me the one where the filler hose goes though the trunk. Obviously, I needed the one where the filler hose goes into the tank.

December 20th, 2009, 01:57 AM	#1
polystang Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fuel Leak by Right rear tire Hi, I just bought a very clean, unmodded 2000 GT, 5 speed with 86K on it. The tank was about a half when I bought it and I went to the gas station to fill it up. As the pump turned off, fuel spilled alll over the ground underneath the car. Worried, i cleaned the fuel off the exhaust and fuel tank and drove the car home. After i got home, there seemed like no problem so i drove the car to friends to show the car off and used a half tank after 100 miles, worse than my 85 K5 blazer. Got home, looked under the car at the fuel filler neck gas tank entranced, and reached up there and could feel the rubber gasket was torn away from the tank almost all the way around. The guy i bought it from just had replaced the intank fuel pump? Is this were the leak is coming from? Only seems to leak after I drive from awhile, does not drip after i wipe off the spilled fuel and leave the car parked overnight. Is it a common problem and a easy fix? Will I run into this problem again? Thanks

December 20th, 2009, 02:08 AM	#2
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	Easy and cheap fix. All you need to do is go to ford and by a new filler neck gasket. Make sure you run your tank to near empty before doing it. Here us what needs to be done: Gas Tank Leaking?? How to Drop your Fuel Tank / Replace the Filler Neck Gasket __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD Last edited by mustang_gtr_99; December 20th, 2009 at 02:12 AM.

December 20th, 2009, 02:37 AM	#4
polystang Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, I kinda firgured that was the problem based on some google searches but it never hurts to ask. My friend who I got the car from, owns a chevy delearship and looks like he plans to help me fix the problem, i would love to use the racks and not lay on the ground. Last edited by polystang; December 20th, 2009 at 02:41 AM.

December 20th, 2009, 09:03 AM	#5
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	I had the same problem with my car just after I bought it. Luckily for me Ford replaced it free of charge since I bought it from them. Seems to be a common problem. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

December 20th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#6
marcd Regular 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 316 iTrader: 0 reviews	had same problem, real easy fix __________________

December 20th, 2009, 02:26 AM	#3
mystk96 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 trd tacoma sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland Ga Posts: 1,237 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes its very easy be sure to hold onto the gasket in the side of the tank if ya dont its a BITCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH to get out i know from first hand experience. but if you can turn a wrench then you can def do it and save the money

December 21st, 2009, 01:56 AM	#7
mystk96 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 trd tacoma sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland Ga Posts: 1,237 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol yea its a easy fix

December 21st, 2009, 02:04 AM	#8
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	$35 Seal Drop the tank its easy make sure yo put some Vaseline o n the seal prior to install so it slides right in and don't rip the new seal you can even put some on the filler tube it won't hurt anything. __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

December 21st, 2009, 02:05 AM	#9
Attack_Cobra Regular 05 Busa & 08 R6 faster than a Ford Join Date: May 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 183 iTrader: 1 reviews	Just make sure you order the right gasket/seal. The Ford dealer ordered me the one where the filler hose goes though the trunk. Obviously, I needed the one where the filler hose goes into the tank. __________________ '05 Hayabusa Limited Edition & '08 R6 '04 Skidoo Summit 800 1980 Jeep CJ5 350 MM Cobra Club #30 & 31 (Cobras both sold ) My best creation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxvKUdZpvnU

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