SPONSORED LINKS

2001 Dodge Ram Fuel leak

Tiny
ROBDBYCONS
  • MEMBER
  • 2001 DODGE RAM
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Diesel fuel leaks from the top of the tank. Can be only half full and doesn't do it all the time. Tank has lots of pressure when fuel cap is openned.

Possibly need a vented cap?

Regards, Carey
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 AT 6:19 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
  • MECHANIC
  • 11,533 POSTS
No, if it leaks when only half full you may have a bad line on top of the tank or a bad seal where the filler neck goes in. The vent system is designed to capture all fumes from the fuel, so it is basically a sealed system. Try using a flashlight and a mirror to see if you can locate the source of the leak on top of the tank. Otherwise it may need to come out to find it.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 AT 8:23 AM
Tiny
ROBDBYCONS
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
The leaks can occur with the tan k at any degreee of fullness and has happened only about 6 times in the last 6 Month.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 5:10 PM
Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
  • MECHANIC
  • 11,533 POSTS
Can you see any stains where the fuel was that may lead to the source?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 7:27 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Fuel Leak Content

VIEW MORE

Sponsored links