Thursday I noticed gas dripping from the front of my 04 GMC Z71 gas tank. There are two gas lines at the top of the front of the tank. They go thru a
plastic standoff and they both had rubbed the rubber off the metal braided line. The top line is where the gas was leaking from and is probably the
supply line with the other being the return line. They both connect to metal lines going to the engine after the standoff. I've got 126,000 miles on
the truck with many of those being off road. I suggest if you have a chevy or GMC you might want to check the lines for wear. The first signs
something was wrong was it taking longer to start after setting a while. Instead of starting on the first couple of engine turns it would take maybe
6-8 turns. Enough to build up the line pressure for the injectors. My problem started Monday coming back from the 1000 but didn't notice or smell gas
leaking until Thursday.surfer jim - 11-27-2011 at 11:44 AM
Been driving down that Gonzaga road I bet.....
At least it didn't catch on fire while in the border crossing line...David K - 11-27-2011 at 12:14 PM
Is this where I say something about getting a Toyota??? Sandlefoot - 11-28-2011 at 09:13 AM
David K I know you will never admit it but my guess is you are on commission with Toyata
David K - 11-28-2011 at 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by Sandlefoot
David K I know you will never admit it but my guess is you are on commission with Toyata
Nope, wish I was... I am just so impressed at how strong and reliable this truck I have is... my third one, in fact (5 year leases)... I will buy this
one, I think.TMW - 11-28-2011 at 10:30 AM
Yea lots of Gonzaga road trips. I'm going to check my 04 Tacoma and compare how the gas lines are done.wessongroup - 11-28-2011 at 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by TW
Yea lots of Gonzaga road trips. I'm going to check my 04 Tacoma and compare how the gas lines are done.
Would be interesting... just saying ... vgabndo - 11-28-2011 at 05:23 PM
Dodge 24 valve turbo creates a similar problem. There is a cluster of plumbing connections for the fuel lines near the back of the head. When they go
loose, and is seems common, fuel drains back into the tank, and no more instant starting diesel. No evidence of diesel leaking out, but it can suck
air in when it sits!
I wore out a starter before I got smart enough to look it up on line!!! Dumb.
