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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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My '91 Si has a fuel leak that on cursory inspection seems to be coming from the tank to fill tube joint. Can anyone tell me if I need to remove the tank to fix this & if so what is involved?
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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seems like it would be the rubber hose that is between the tank and the spout that would be leaking.
hard to say.
should be able to replace the hose without removing the tank.
 
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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Dropping the tank isn't too difficult. Remove the back seat. Disconnect all the connectors and hoses. Jack the car up. Go under the fuel tank, there will be 2 straps with bolts. Take out the bolts and the strap and the tank should fall out. Remember to put a jack or something under the tank so you can ease it down.
 
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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Thanks guys
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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It was indeed the rubber hose connecting the tank to the filler neck, specifically a loose hose clamp. I love simple fixes.
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