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Old 06-01-2009, 12:14 AM   #1
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gas presure

ive noticed every now and then when i go and sell my soul just to put some gas in my truck lol that that theres allot of pressure built up behind the cap..i can hear all the gas fumes escaping and i mean allot of pressure....whats cosing this
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Old 06-01-2009, 01:04 AM   #2
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Re: gas presure

It might be somthin to do with the fuel lines you were messin wit.
Didn't you have the vent tube plugged or somthing?
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Old 06-01-2009, 07:41 AM   #3
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Re: gas presure

Poke, The fuel cap should release most if not all the excess pressure in your fuel tank. Also there should be a hose from the sending unit hanging below the tank with a "floating" plastic cover at the end.
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Old 06-01-2009, 09:45 AM   #4
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Re: gas presure

would it decrease performance if its over pressurized like that
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