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dvs - 07 Oct 2006 15:01 GMT

I have a 1990 accord, manual 5 speed. Whenever I fill the tank with
gas, it leaks somewhere until it gets close to 1/2 empty. My question
is, what is the best way to fix the leak?
Thanks

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TeGGeR® - 07 Oct 2006 18:41 GMT

"dvs" <dsondergaard@go2ifbc.com> wrote in news:1160229672.127682.239290
@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com:

> I have a 1990 accord, manual 5 speed. Whenever I fill the tank with
> gas, it leaks somewhere until it gets close to 1/2 empty. My question
> is, what is the best way to fix the leak?
> Thanks

The gas filler neck overflow tube is rusted. Remove the plastic inner
fender liner and you'll see it.

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Matt Ion - 09 Oct 2006 05:33 GMT

> "dvs" <dsondergaard@go2ifbc.com> wrote in news:1160229672.127682.239290
> @b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com:
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> The gas filler neck overflow tube is rusted. Remove the plastic inner
> fender liner and you'll see it.

Agreed, that's most likely... and if that is the case, it's probably a factory
recall item, and your local dealer should fix it for free.

Actually, I can't find that one listed as a recall for the '90 Accord, but it is
a recall item on the 3rd-gen ('86-'89) Accords - see here:
http://www.autorecalls.us/aut-04/recalls/1987/honda/accord/49845.html

You can always call the dealer or stop by, and have them run the VIN number, and
they'll tell you what recalls, if any, apply to your car.

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