Fuel tank problem?

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Psinapse - 23 Jan 2006 16:42 GMT

I have a 93 Tracer that has a leak from the gas tank. Whenever it is above
1/2 a tank, the excess fuel seeps out. I was told there is a line that is
disconnected from the tank that is supposed to allow pressure relief from
the tank. My question is where is the port for this line. I need to find it
and I really don't want to drop the tank if I don't need to. I just got the
car for $200 from a friend so I can do some engine work on my Explorer at my
own pace.

Secondary ?:

What module would cause the tranny to stop going into Over drive. She shifts
regularly, if a bit rough in Drive but there is a hefty jerk when shifting
in OD.

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jfrancis311@gmail.com - 23 Jan 2006 17:08 GMT

sounds like you need a new tank.

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Psinapse - 23 Jan 2006 17:33 GMT

No. Its just the relief hose the tank itself is fine.

> sounds like you need a new tank.

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Woody - 23 Jan 2006 23:29 GMT

The relief port is NOT in the middle of the tank. It would be on the top.
You probably have a rusted out seam. Get a qualified mechanic before you go
up in flames playing stupid games.

> No. Its just the relief hose the tank itself is fine.
>> sounds like you need a new tank.

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Psinapse - 24 Jan 2006 13:56 GMT

Thanks for your input Woody. I never said anything about the nozzle being in
the middle. I know it is on top. A qualified mechanic told me that. I just
dont want to travel back 150 miles to have him do it when this vehicle is
the only one I have that is running right now, even though I'M NOT DRIVING
IT. The mechanic and I could not see the port. I really don't want to drop
the tank( just sheer laziness). I was in the NG and I figured I would ask
the nice guys and gals here a simple question. If you know the answer great
if you don't still great. Just don't start flaming me for asking.

Thanks to everyone else.

> The relief port is NOT in the middle of the tank. It would be on the top.
> You probably have a rusted out seam. Get a qualified mechanic before you go
> up in flames playing stupid games.
>
> > No. Its just the relief hose the tank itself is fine.
> >> sounds like you need a new tank.

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John S. - 23 Jan 2006 18:33 GMT

> I have a 93 Tracer that has a leak from the gas tank. Whenever it is above
> 1/2 a tank, the excess fuel seeps out. I was told there is a line that is
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> regularly, if a bit rough in Drive but there is a hefty jerk when shifting
> in OD.

Don't take this wrong, but I think your questions are best answered by
a mechanic who can look at the car and also fix the problem.

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