Gas tank installation

Tiny
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  • 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
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I have a 1998 mercury mystique LS When I changed the fuel pump I took the gas tank down not knowing I could just replace the pump under the back seat, and now the fuel filler neck tube wont go in the gas tank all the way.

i I need help
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 11:51 PM

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Tiny
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And?
Replacement is the exact opposite of removal.
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012 AT 12:05 AM
Tiny
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What the fuel filler neck wont go all the way in the gas tank
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012 AT 12:06 AM
Tiny
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There should be a rubber hose between them. Push and twist.
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012 AT 12:08 AM
Tiny
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Its metal the metal fuel filler neck wont go all the way back in now I got gas leaking out cuz the neck isnt all the way in
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012 AT 12:13 AM
Tiny
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There aint its just the tank and the metal filler neck
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012 AT 12:16 AM
Tiny
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There should be a clamp that needs to be tightened to stop the leak and keep the pipes secured.
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012 AT 12:56 AM

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