Need a Quick Reply on Gas Tank Problem!

[Longs]

I apparently have a fuel leak somewhere on the top of the gas tank on my '93 - now reaching the ground, and enough to make the sides of the tank and the skid plate wet, and create a nice smell.

I pulled the left rear wheel, and of course with the frame and the skid plate, you can barely see anything. I'm assuming that the leak is coming from the area of the three fuel lines that exit the tank - it's not from the inlet, and I don't believe it's from the vapor line. It only happens when the truck is running, so I'm assuming it's being forced out under pressure.

How difficult is it to remove the skid plate and lower the tank? Will I need any special parts or tools? Is it necessary to replace the tank straps or bolts, or is it possible to reuse everything?

Thanks in advance.

Longs

 

[RangerX]

I'm guessing that yours is at least somewhat similar to my 93 Ranger. I would start by having the gas tank as empty as possible, and have a floor jack and a piece of plywood to support the weight when you unbolt and lower it. No special tools should be needed. It's not complicated, just kind of a PITA. Have a friend there to assist. You should be able to reuse everything.

 

[Longs]

Found the Leak

The leak is in one of the metal lines of the fuel pump that protrude from the gas tank. I dropped the skid plate, which was a real pain, then the tank, which was somewhat of a pain. I then turned on the ignition with everything still connected, and there was my leak, a pinhole shooting gas out of the metal line right onto the electrical connections on top of the tank. Since there's no way, at least no reliable way, that I can see to repair a pinhole in a rusted metal high pressure fuel line, it looks like I'll be replacing the pump tomorrow.