TeGGeR® wrote:
> "fred_7038@yahoo.com" <fred_7038@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1142790961.699068.321820@g10g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:
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>
>>Hi, I have a 1991 honda accord ex its leaking gas near the back drivers
>>side wheel where it goes straight up towards the tank.As far as I can
>>see it only leaks when it is running.Any ideas if it is the
>>tank?Line?Or anything else up in there I cant see?If it was the tank
>>wouldnt it leak all the time instead of just when its running?Thanks
>>Fred
>>
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> Two possibilities:
>
> 1) Filler neck overflow hose rusted out, or
> 2) Low-pressure return line from the engine (adjacent to the tank) is
> rusted out.
>
> The low pressure line is most likely right now, as it would leak when the
> engine is running, but only until dry when engine is not running.
>
> Either way, you need to remove the plastic splash shields before you can
> see things clearly.
>

Rusty tanks are starting to show up around here in N.E.Ohio. bob