Fuel Tank: Testing and Inspection

IMPORTANT

- Place a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher near work area.

- Before removing the fuel tank for a suspected leak, make sure that fuel pipes are not leaking onto the tank. Once removed, make sure that fuel is not leaking around the fuel sender assembly gasket.

- This check requires the fuel sender assembly and gasket to be installed in the fuel tank.

1. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to "Fuel System Pressure Relief" in this section.

2. Drain fuel tank. Refer to "Draining Fuel Tank" in this section.

3. Remove fuel tank. Refer to "Fuel Tank Replacement" in this section.

4. Plug fuel feed pipe, fuel return pipe and fuel vapor hose on the fuel sender assembly.

5. Plug fuel filler neck opening.

6. Connect a piece of hose to the breather hose.

7. Submerge fuel tank in water or apply a soapy solution to the outside of the tank.

8. Apply 7 to 15 kPa (1 to 2 psi) air pressure to the breather hose.

^ Air bubbles appearing from the fuel tank indicate a leak. Replace the fuel tank if it is leaking; refer to "Fuel Tank Replacement" in this section.