Gas Tank Access

[jesshasasho]

Can the back seats be taken out of my 94 ATX to access the gas tank? I have a leak and want to know where it is and how to fix it. Thanks

 

[89SHOMAN666]

No, you either have to drop the tank from underneath or cut yourself an access hole. It’s not that bad of a job though. I have done several tanks and I would recommend attempting to have it as empty as possible before you drop it if you decide to.

 

[hawkeye18]

there is NO need to drop it. The hole method is perfectly safe and easy as long as you use the right tools. Go to http://www.shophoenixproject.com/fueldoor/fueldoor.htm to read on how to get to the gas tank through the seat.

Yes, you will have to cut a hole in the seat pan. I would recommend a dremel with the little cut-off wheels as they aren't big enough to cut any of the lines down there even if you try. Plus, this makes future fuel-pump replacements take, oh, all of 15 minutes.

Edit: I just cut three sides of mine out... that way I can just push it back closed. There's no reason to cut a complete hole...

 

[SHO#7]

Dont think I would recommend cutting your car apart near the fuel leak, if there is one.

Just run the tank low and drop it correctly.

Mike

 

[ManySHOs]

Dont think I would recommend cutting your car apart near the fuel leak, if there is one.

Just run the tank low and drop it correctly.

Mike

I agree with Mike. However:

http://www.ethzero.net/~ianf/FP/FP.html

Ian

 

[jesshasasho]

Yeah not sure I want to be throwing sparks around a gas leak... I know for sure there is one because I can't fill the tank up past 3/4 or it all leaks onto the ground.

Anyway I just wanted to know before I went ripping out the back seat for nothing, I know some cars have access there.

Thanks guys

 

[Phoenix]

An air zip gun (with the proper bit) doesnt throw any sparks.

But it takes 10 minutes to drop the tank , i'd rather go that way.

 

[jesshasasho]

Yeah I think that is what I'm gonna do, it's just a messy job and I'm not looking forward to it. The car sits so low I'll have to jack it up to the ceiling lol.

Anyone in OH have a gas tank I can pick up? lol

 

[dpsutphin]

The way you describe it, your leak is probably in a seam or somewhere on the side which would be pretty hard to get to without dropping the tank, even if you cut a hole in the rear seat pan.

If you can get to it, without dropping the tank, check where the filler tube connects to the tank. Could just be a loose or worn out hose.

If it is in the tank itself, be very careful with trying to repair it yourself. If you can afford it, take it to a shop with the proper equipment to do it safely, or just get a new tank to replace the old one.

Good luck.

 

[ManySHOs]

Gas tanks are not expensive. I would just get a new one.

Ian

 

[hawkeye18]

But it takes 10 minutes to drop the tank , i'd rather go that way unless the holding straps are rusted, then it takes about a month and a half.

Fixed for truth. I will agree with the others, though, the through-the-seat trick isn't going to do squat for a leak. That's only good for changing a fuel pump.

Also, JB-weld will fix a gas tank up real nice.

 

[jesshasasho]

Found a tank from someone here on shoforum. I'm gonna pick it up and just switch it out I think. Thanks for all the advice! More advice needed in the future for this project lol...