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Ian Lance
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 03:13 pm: | 
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I know this thread has come up a time or two. (or several......) However, has anyone an idea of how to perform the "technical bulletin" that allegedly fixes the problem?
My '98 has the intermittent problem with taking fuel. I have tried disconnecting what appears to be the vent (looped plastic hose with quick disconnects near the fuel intake hose) this sometimes helps--but it sucks to do it. Mostly I try to go to stations with the rubber positive venting system. Explaining how to fill my truck meets with mixed results at stations in Oregon that don't allow me to fill my own. I'm dumb enough that planning my fuel stops around my venting theory is a PITA so it would be nice to fix the problem.
Anyone have the bulletin or experience in making this go away for good? |
Steve
| | Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 10:49 pm: |
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Ian,
I tried to fix this problem with my 98 on several occasions with mixed results. After making sure the lines were not kinked, checking vents and taking it back to the dealer I decided that the system is the problem. Finaly in desperation I decided to modify the system so it would work. This is what I did and it worked. Drive the car until it is almost empty. Remove the filler tube where it connects to the tank. There are two hose clamps that will need replacement. Additionally, this requires the removal of two or three bolts that connect to the inner fender, plus one that goes up through the floor(peal back the carpet and pad and you can reach the nut without removing the inner trim) Also remove the rubber ring and retainer at the gas cap, finally disconnect the vent line,(it has a quick connect fitting you mentioned so it is easy to do). Slide the filler line out of the way. There is small diameter vent line inside of the filler that will come out, it is easy to disconnect and reconnect as it just slides over an inner steel line. Now that all that is out of the way, remove the plastic piece that is slid into the tank. It has both a sleel line that connects to the small inner line and an outer plastic line. You will see how the plastic line bends down at the open end. I trimmed the plastic line such that it increased the area of the exit to about double the original area. Simply said, I took a band saw and cut it parallel to the length of the part cutting the bottom of the down bend off. I then reassembled it and it's worked ever since.
This job sounds more complicated than was to perform. If you have the tools and can change a set of spark plugs and or brakepads it shouldn't be a problem.
Steve
Sorry but I didn't take photos, so e-mail me if you have any questions and I'll call you back. |
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