1994 wrangler gas tank leak
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Re: 1994 wrangler gas tank leak
there was a recall on that call a dealer and have them run the vin
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:VJz5f.3302$xE1.868@okepread07...
> > Nick did pass the time by typing:
> > > It's the square rubber gromet that seals where the fuel pump is. I had
> a
> > > couple rot out every couple of years.. About 20$ at the dealer. Finally
> > > someone told me to coat the seal in vasoline and that one has lasted
> > > much longer. Ya...will see...
> >
> > Wonder if you could bed it in some gas resistant RTV or flange selant? Of
> > course that would make it a pain to get at later.
> >
> I believe that the problem is that the grommet dries out, or is damaged
> during installation. The Vaseline hopefully prevents both from happening.
> When the grommet is installed in the factory, they probably use a lubricant,
> or rely on volatile oils left over from the manufacturing process, to ease
> the installation. In my experience RTV is fuel resistant, if you let it
> cure for long enough. At the least, the acetone smell should be all gone
> before you try to use it for anything.
>
> Earle
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:VJz5f.3302$xE1.868@okepread07...
> > Nick did pass the time by typing:
> > > It's the square rubber gromet that seals where the fuel pump is. I had
> a
> > > couple rot out every couple of years.. About 20$ at the dealer. Finally
> > > someone told me to coat the seal in vasoline and that one has lasted
> > > much longer. Ya...will see...
> >
> > Wonder if you could bed it in some gas resistant RTV or flange selant? Of
> > course that would make it a pain to get at later.
> >
> I believe that the problem is that the grommet dries out, or is damaged
> during installation. The Vaseline hopefully prevents both from happening.
> When the grommet is installed in the factory, they probably use a lubricant,
> or rely on volatile oils left over from the manufacturing process, to ease
> the installation. In my experience RTV is fuel resistant, if you let it
> cure for long enough. At the least, the acetone smell should be all gone
> before you try to use it for anything.
>
> Earle
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Re: 1994 wrangler gas tank leak
there was a recall on that call a dealer and have them run the vin
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:VJz5f.3302$xE1.868@okepread07...
> > Nick did pass the time by typing:
> > > It's the square rubber gromet that seals where the fuel pump is. I had
> a
> > > couple rot out every couple of years.. About 20$ at the dealer. Finally
> > > someone told me to coat the seal in vasoline and that one has lasted
> > > much longer. Ya...will see...
> >
> > Wonder if you could bed it in some gas resistant RTV or flange selant? Of
> > course that would make it a pain to get at later.
> >
> I believe that the problem is that the grommet dries out, or is damaged
> during installation. The Vaseline hopefully prevents both from happening.
> When the grommet is installed in the factory, they probably use a lubricant,
> or rely on volatile oils left over from the manufacturing process, to ease
> the installation. In my experience RTV is fuel resistant, if you let it
> cure for long enough. At the least, the acetone smell should be all gone
> before you try to use it for anything.
>
> Earle
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:VJz5f.3302$xE1.868@okepread07...
> > Nick did pass the time by typing:
> > > It's the square rubber gromet that seals where the fuel pump is. I had
> a
> > > couple rot out every couple of years.. About 20$ at the dealer. Finally
> > > someone told me to coat the seal in vasoline and that one has lasted
> > > much longer. Ya...will see...
> >
> > Wonder if you could bed it in some gas resistant RTV or flange selant? Of
> > course that would make it a pain to get at later.
> >
> I believe that the problem is that the grommet dries out, or is damaged
> during installation. The Vaseline hopefully prevents both from happening.
> When the grommet is installed in the factory, they probably use a lubricant,
> or rely on volatile oils left over from the manufacturing process, to ease
> the installation. In my experience RTV is fuel resistant, if you let it
> cure for long enough. At the least, the acetone smell should be all gone
> before you try to use it for anything.
>
> Earle
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