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Re: [T3] Gas Fumes Revisited...


"Erkson, Toby" wrote:
> 
> First, don't "top it off" when you fill up for gas.  Once the nozzle shuts
> off don't add any more gas!  Second, check the rubber that connects the fuel
> intake from the fender to the body.  After many years of abuse from the tire
> kicking up debris this becomes old and cracked and fuel can leak out.  I got
> my replacement from the dealership, many moons ago, but I can't remember the
> price (though I'll bet it was spendy).
> 
>    Toby Erkson

Also, check the overflow line inside the fenderwell.  Mine is just
dumping gas out on the ground in left turns.  Haven't plugged/rerouted
it yet - I just don't "top off" either.

-- 
Justin
C-ya@tmgbbs.com  http://tmgbbs.com/cya
Now with a "Last 10 years" update
'95 CBR9 FeRRari red masquerading as a '93
'71 VW Squareback


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