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From: Groton, CT _NEBF 05, 06, 07_

Originally Posted by 1337ssei
every time I take it off I get this soud that is like a woosh of air and today a cloud of what ooked like gas fumes cam out after a hard drive.
is this normal?
is this normal?
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Originally Posted by 1337ssei
no it happens when the motor is off if I go to fill up and open the lid
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Originally Posted by 1337ssei
every time I take it off I get this soud that is like a woosh of air and today a cloud of what ooked like gas fumes cam out after a hard drive.
is this normal?
is this normal?
I suggest you trace the vacuum line from the evap canister to the fuel tank for more breaks or a disconnection. On cars our age, these lines very commonly crack or split from age.
Normally though, as suggested by markwb, a break in a vac line would result in a code light.
Normally though, as suggested by markwb, a break in a vac line would result in a code light.
As Mark said, the tank should not be pressurized. only the fuel line is pressurized.
I would look to the venting system and wonder. Do you overfill your tank? Fuel in the evap lines and canister might lead to this type of condition.
I would look to the venting system and wonder. Do you overfill your tank? Fuel in the evap lines and canister might lead to this type of condition.





