Gas Filler Neck

[Wilbur25]

I am unsure if I need to replace my gas filler neck, as this one was covered in duct tape when I purchased the car. I was wondering if that was an attempt at keeping fumes out of the trunk and car and if a new one would help solve some of that? Also, does anyone have a good source for a new one, most I have seen are between 60 and 95 bucks. It is a '72 and I am guessing they are the same part throughout the different years of 2002's.

 

Thanks for your help

 

 

[NYNick]

Prove to yourself why you need to replace it. Is it cracked? It's usually the connections that leak.

 

I'd also suspect the fuel and vent lines going into the tank, along with the tank sender gasket etc. for smells/leaks.

[beammmer]

The filler neck on my car was relatively new and by all appearances looked good.  While getting tired and worried about the trunk fumes I disassembled the filler neck.  Low and behold the underside was cracked and open to the trunk.  Buy a new one.  Worth the price and peace of mind.

 

Don

[Mike A]

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I think I bought mine from Maxmillian

[golf73]

Replace it, man! Buy 2 if you plan to keep your car for a while. They don't seem to last very long

[Mike Self]

FYI there are two different rubber connectors used on '02s:  an early style that's retained on the filler cap end  by a clamp, and used on cars that don't have the inside, bolt-on bracket.  The later one (like yours) is retained by a bolted-on flange on the gas cap end.  It's much shorter than the early style.  Not sure when the changeover took place but possibly at VIN 2570001... 

 

So if you replace, be sure and get the right one.  Our "usual sources" will know the correct one if you quote your VIN.

 

mike