gas line problem?

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Greg Shaeffer - 09 Jun 2006 03:19 GMT

I have a 1986 740 GLE Wagon. For the past two months I have had to fill it
up every 80 miles or it will stop running like it is out of gas even though
te fuel indicator says it has over half a tank. When it starts to sputter as
I drive it, I pull into a station and fill up. Then it runs great for about
80 miles (in the city, more on the highway) Someone told me there is a hole
in my gas line inside the gas tank. This would make sense. Anyone know about
this? Is it expensive to repair?

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Gary Heston - 09 Jun 2006 04:23 GMT

>I have a 1986 740 GLE Wagon. For the past two months I have had to fill it
>up every 80 miles or it will stop running like it is out of gas even though
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>in my gas line inside the gas tank. This would make sense. Anyone know about
>this? Is it expensive to repair?

It's a common problem; you have to pull the pickup unit and replace the
neoprene hose (unless you have a bellows, in which case you get to replace
that), then reinstall the pickup. Disconnect the battery before doing the
repair as a safety precaution.

Gary

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zencraps@comcast.net - 09 Jun 2006 08:13 GMT

http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/FuelSystem.htm#FuelPumpandSenderReplacement

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