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2000 Dodge Caravan Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Engine, Mold.
Mileage: 192,000 miles.

Asked on November 27, 2010

2000 dodge caravan

Leak at top of gas tank in 2000 dodge caravan. Does the whole tank need replaced or just the tank filler tube?
Avatar Asked by smithkgb

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Replied on November 27, 2010

That depends on what is leaking and your going to have to determine that. You will probably have to remove the tank to find out.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on November 28, 2010

Hi guys. It's common for the pump assembly, actually the rubber gasket, to leak if the huge plastic nut isn't tightened all the way. There's an arrow molded into the tank and one on the nut. If they are not lined up, even by a couple of inches, it won't seal.

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Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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Replied on November 28, 2010

As I said, your likely going to have to remove the tank to find out what is leaking. It depends when it leaks the most, during filling, only when the tank is full or only when the engine is running. All would point to different things.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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