New Gas Tank "Leak"

[jhdeval]

65 Barracuda

Ok not sure what I need to do here. The filler neck is leaking slightly. I thought I had it in the tank deep enough but obviously I don't. Any suggestions on what I can do to position it correctly? Should I spray some WD40 and just twist?

 

[ken5124]

I used vaseline

 

[jhdeval]

Found the reason for the leak. OMG knock on some freaking wood. If it can happen it will. The f'ing filler neck gasket tore. It was good when I put it in I checked it all was good sometime between now and then it tore. AHHHHH damn it all to hell.

 

[OwdKasd]

Found the reason for the leak. OMG knock on some freaking wood. If it can happen it will. The f'ing filler neck gasket tore. It was good when I put it in I checked it all was good sometime between now and then it tore. AHHHHH damn it all to hell.

I gotta do the same repair too. Only leaks when completely full though.

 

[jhdeval]

Okay looking at the service manual it appears I may be able to remove the filler neck without tanking the tank out. Can anyone confirm this? Suggestions help? I would really rather not drop the tank again.

 

[OwdKasd]

Can you get at the screws/bolts that hold it to the 1/4 panel? My 74 has 4 screws holding the neck to the 1/4. If I remove them it'll come right out I believe. It should be pretty easy to see if she'll come out. Just look under the cap and inside the trunk. I believe factory should 4 nuts that install from inside the trunk.

 

[805moparkid]

i know my 68 just has 4 screws threw the sheet metal to hold it...

undo those and wiggle it around... it take s a bit to get the right angle on the dangle lol...

and if you have the vent tube that attaches near the top of the filler tube with a big "U". dont cut the hose cuz its an oddball size they dont make

 

[OwdKasd]

Yep. Mine has those 4 screws but I didn't know if they were stock. Mine are all new & Shiny and about 1.5" long. I imagine the stock ones are black & Shorter. Should be an easy removal/installation.