1990 Acura Integra gas leak

Tiny
STEVIE C
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  • 1990 ACURA INTEGRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 365,000 MILES
I noticed a gas leak dripping from near the rear drivers side tire. It only leaks when the car is on. Its not pouring gas but it does drip fast. My auto shop teacher said if I rubbed a bar of soap over the gas leak it will fix. I tried that but it didnt help. It is not leaking from a line its just leaking out of a metel crack. I think it is the gas tank but me teacher said all it needs is a new fuel pump. Does that sound right? Thanks for your time.
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 2:15 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

best you get a qualified mechanic to inspect this, your teacher is not advising you correctly, if the tank has a crack it must be removed and provisionally repaired, check the lines and the seal at the tank unit for problems, the soap idea is just so much rubbish I don't believe that he would advise that.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 6:26 PM

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