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Post by brigond on Mar 17, 2013 8:31:20 GMT -5
Hello, The gas tank in my 1971 charger is leaking at the sending unit. Is this part screwed in? Cab I try to tighten it and how would I go about doing that. Thanks for your responses.
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Post by odzking on Mar 17, 2013 14:00:02 GMT -5
You may need a new gasket as well.
1948757 is the gasket
1730095 is the retainer (as they call it.
Some numbers you just remember.
I wouldn't doubt Chrysler still has them. They were universal up to the 80's.
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Post by brigond on Mar 17, 2013 15:16:51 GMT -5
Wow ,and I have a hard time remembering my phone #. Thanks , I guess ill need to drain and drop the tank . Does this part in screw? If so , could I just try to give it a turn ? hoping it will stop leaking . it's a very slow leak .
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Post by odzking on Mar 17, 2013 21:04:32 GMT -5
Just checked at Mopar Parts America, still available. For example here is just one of the vehicles it fit: 1994 - DODGE - SHADOW - - L4 - 2.2L - GAS FUEL SYSTEM / FUEL SYSTEM / FUEL TANK / Tank gauge seal and the new part number is - 3404451 - Tank gauge seal MSRP Core Online Price $2.10 $0.00 $1.50 Retainer is the same though: 1994 - DODGE - SHADOW - - L4 - 2.2L - GAS FUEL SYSTEM / FUEL SYSTEM / FUEL TANK / Tank gauge retainer 1730095 - Tank gauge retainer MSRP Core Online Price $14.20 $0.00 $10.20 www.moparpartsamerica.com |
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Post by brock on Mar 17, 2013 21:22:23 GMT -5
Actually, this gasket can be changed without dropping the tank or the use of special tools. It's a twist lock, like the gas cap. Once the rubber fuel & return (if equipped) lines are disconnected, you can use a cheap electric fuel pump to lower the fuel level below the plug. If you don't have a spanner, you can use a large channel-lock plier to twist it! Hammer & chisel is NOT recommended  |
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Post by brigond on Mar 18, 2013 0:35:34 GMT -5
You guys just made my day. This will be the cheapest thing I've done so far. When I bought the car the tank was almost empty. It wasn't until I filled it up that I realized the tank was leaking. The sending unit appears to be about mid way on the tank. The tank is about half right now. It is more of a sweat and an odor than an active leak. So I'll just drive it around the block once to drain the other half.  . |
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