2002 TJ-problem filling gas tank
 

I've got a couple of problems; my gas tank and military claims office.
I can't fill my tank at anything less than 1/4 speed. If I try and
pump full speed, the pump shuts off or sometimes spits fuel back out of
the tank onto the ground.

I took the Jeep to the dealer and they say the problem is the tank
isn't venting correctly. After reading posts here, I have to agree
with his assesment. BUT, he says the only way I can fix the problem is
to get a new tank at a parts/labor cost of $750 (guess everything
really does cost more in Hawaii). Does that sound correct?

Also, I'm 'discussing' this with the Air Force claims office. I say
the problem was caused by the shipper when they transported my Jeep to
HI and they owe me repair costs. They say I can't prove that and it
'just happened' so I must pay. Facts are Jeep was fine when I dropped
it off. I picked it up from the docks, drove it 1 mile and the tank
problem's plauged me ever since. Anyone ever seen this problem occur
spontaneously in a 3 year old Jeep with only 30K miles? And ideas if
it could have been caused during transit to Hawaii?

Thanks in advance.

Re: 2002 TJ-problem filling gas tank
 

Also, I've tried filling at about 10 different stations with the pump
nozzle insterted 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, all the way in, to the right, left,
upside down, standing on my head, etc. Same symptoms every time.

Re: 2002 TJ-problem filling gas tank
 

Also, I've tried filling at about 10 different stations with the pump
nozzle insterted 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, all the way in, to the right, left,
upside down, standing on my head, etc. Same symptoms every time.

Re: 2002 TJ-problem filling gas tank
 

Also, I've tried filling at about 10 different stations with the pump
nozzle insterted 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, all the way in, to the right, left,
upside down, standing on my head, etc. Same symptoms every time.

Re: 2002 TJ-problem filling gas tank
 

Looks to me like you could remove the inner fender well and see if
the vent hose is pinched: http://www.----------.com/temp/TJtank.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

redsoxalso wrote:
>
> Also, I've tried filling at about 10 different stations with the pump
> nozzle insterted 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, all the way in, to the right, left,
> upside down, standing on my head, etc. Same symptoms every time.

Re: 2002 TJ-problem filling gas tank
 

Looks to me like you could remove the inner fender well and see if
the vent hose is pinched: http://www.----------.com/temp/TJtank.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

redsoxalso wrote:
>
> Also, I've tried filling at about 10 different stations with the pump
> nozzle insterted 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, all the way in, to the right, left,
> upside down, standing on my head, etc. Same symptoms every time.

Re: 2002 TJ-problem filling gas tank
 

Looks to me like you could remove the inner fender well and see if
the vent hose is pinched: http://www.----------.com/temp/TJtank.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

redsoxalso wrote:
>
> Also, I've tried filling at about 10 different stations with the pump
> nozzle insterted 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, all the way in, to the right, left,
> upside down, standing on my head, etc. Same symptoms every time.

Re: 2002 TJ-problem filling gas tank
 

And take photos while you are doing it, just in case you find actual damage.
You may in face be able to prove that the shipper did it. Did the alleged
mechanic you took it to, actually find anything, or did he just say you need
a new tank, based on not being able to fill the existing one?

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:43D1C7DA.2179A880@cox.net...
> Looks to me like you could remove the inner fender well and see if
> the vent hose is pinched: http://www.----------.com/temp/TJtank.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> redsoxalso wrote:
> >
> > Also, I've tried filling at about 10 different stations with the pump
> > nozzle insterted 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, all the way in, to the right, left,
> > upside down, standing on my head, etc. Same symptoms every time.

Re: 2002 TJ-problem filling gas tank
 

And take photos while you are doing it, just in case you find actual damage.
You may in face be able to prove that the shipper did it. Did the alleged
mechanic you took it to, actually find anything, or did he just say you need
a new tank, based on not being able to fill the existing one?

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:43D1C7DA.2179A880@cox.net...
> Looks to me like you could remove the inner fender well and see if
> the vent hose is pinched: http://www.----------.com/temp/TJtank.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> redsoxalso wrote:
> >
> > Also, I've tried filling at about 10 different stations with the pump
> > nozzle insterted 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, all the way in, to the right, left,
> > upside down, standing on my head, etc. Same symptoms every time.

Re: 2002 TJ-problem filling gas tank
 

And take photos while you are doing it, just in case you find actual damage.
You may in face be able to prove that the shipper did it. Did the alleged
mechanic you took it to, actually find anything, or did he just say you need
a new tank, based on not being able to fill the existing one?

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:43D1C7DA.2179A880@cox.net...
> Looks to me like you could remove the inner fender well and see if
> the vent hose is pinched: http://www.----------.com/temp/TJtank.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> redsoxalso wrote:
> >
> > Also, I've tried filling at about 10 different stations with the pump
> > nozzle insterted 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, all the way in, to the right, left,
> > upside down, standing on my head, etc. Same symptoms every time.