Jason94sport
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- April 30, 2001
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- 4,244
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- City, State
- FL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 04 EB V8
All cause a damn evap leak. The valve on top of my gas tank was the culprit. I bought a new valve & the shop attempted to install. Appears my tank is a unicorn. The valve was sort of molded into the gas tank. It was cut out. The replacement unit has no way to be secured in the hole. Attempts at secure have failed. OK so a new tank is needed, or a used one. NO ONE I have found has this years gas tank. It's plastic with a single larger fill hole. The pump hole & valve are on opposite ends of the tank. Not one internet picture or parts site diagram I found have a picture of this tank.
Another great ford design, they changed the gas tank design half way through 2002 on sports. So now the only tanks that fit are from then & 2003. Even my 02 factory service manual shows a normal explorer tank & not this one. It's also smaller at 17gal. It is verified the correct tank.
Anyone have a source or suggestion on securing the valve? The shop is trying to use a combo of plastic fuel tank repair & jbweld. I should know tomorrow if it's gonna hold.
Another great ford design, they changed the gas tank design half way through 2002 on sports. So now the only tanks that fit are from then & 2003. Even my 02 factory service manual shows a normal explorer tank & not this one. It's also smaller at 17gal. It is verified the correct tank.
Anyone have a source or suggestion on securing the valve? The shop is trying to use a combo of plastic fuel tank repair & jbweld. I should know tomorrow if it's gonna hold.