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2000 Chevrolet Lumina Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel tank, Gas, Fuel pump.
Mileage: 98,000 miles.

Asked on June 28, 2012

I think i have a leak or a small hole in my gas tank. can this be fixed and how much would this cost?

If i fill it up with gas you can smell it really bad and i noticed a small puddle leaked on my blacktop.if i only fill it 1/4 of the way full it does not do this but i noticed i am uing way more gas.
Avatar Asked by akline2012

Answer

Replied on June 28, 2012

You would need to check where the leak is coming from. It could be from the seals of the fuel pump housing, hoses etc and definitely something can be done about it. The only thing we can't say would be the cost as you might even need to replace teh fuel tank.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on June 28, 2012

You will have to find the leak before you worry about fixing it.Can you see where its dripping from?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on June 28, 2012

If its a small leak-get a quickie fuel tank repair kit they do work-don't be like me I use bar soap back in the 70's-very dangerous repair

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 28, 2012

i used jb 24 hr.weld on it

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on June 29, 2012

That car has a plastic tank doesn't it?

Tiny Answered by mikederouin88
17 questions asked
Replied on June 29, 2012

then use a rison base sealer.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on June 30, 2012

Have you found where its actually leaking yet?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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