[Healeys] Gas Caps

[John Sims]

And one other thing to check is the seal where the gas gauge fits. If you
have a full tank (up to the filler pipe) and the gauge isn't sealed
properly, you will leak gas from there into the boot. Ask me how I know!

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
http://www.healey6.com


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 9:25 AM
To: PhilRitten at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Caps

Phil -

If you open the boot and smell gas inside, you probably have a pinhole
leak in the bottom of your tank and it's leaking inside the boot.
Most of the bottom of the tank sits on the boot floor and is prone to
corrosion as a result.

Take the tank out and have it pressure tested a gas tank specialist
can repair it or get a new tank...

Also check the filler tube rubber hose for leaks, that's cheaper to fix!

Alan