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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

"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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TeGGeR® wrote:
> "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.

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/rec...ord/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.