for the past few weeks,i've noticed a strong fuel odor while driving.i checked all lines and injectors,which were fine.the problem was that the fuel filler tube gasket failed.this allowed fuel to leak past it and on to the outside of the tank,very close to the tailpipes ,not good.
i heard that i would have to drop the tank too replace the gasket,which is a pain in the a$$.
i found i did not have to here are the steps to replace it.
*****BEFORE ATTEMPTING REPAIR,PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DO PROPER RESEARCH BEFORE HAND.
THIS WRITE UP IS ONLY MEANT TO BE A ROUGH GUIDE,IT MAY NOT WORK WITH ALL YEAR/MODEL MUSTANGS.
OTHER USERS HAVE REPORTED THE NEED TO DROP THE TANK,OR AT LEAST LOOSEN THE TANK STRAPS TO PROVIDE THE CLEARENCE TO REMOVE THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE WHILE ATTEMPTING ALL REPAIRS.
IF IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE USING TOO MUCH FORCE,OR FEEL SOMETHING MAY BREAK,FOR THE LOVE OF GOD,LOOSEN THE TANK STRAPS,WHILE SUPPORTING THE TANK WITH YOUR JACK.*****
-------------------------tool's needed----------------------
1-fuel filler neck gasket from Ford dealer $39.part #F4ZZ-9072-DA(much cheaper online,but i didnt want to pay shipping or wait for it to be delivered)
***NOTE; Owners of 98 Model Year Mustangs have reported the need for 99+ Fuel Filler Grommet, NOT the Grommet shown in this write up.***
1- 3/8 ratchet.
1-8 mm,3/8 drive socket.
1-long 3/8 drive extension.
1-T15 Torx bit.
1-motor oil(just a little)
2-clean rags
1-floor jack
2-jack stands
#1.disconnect battery(just to be safe).
#2.raise car,set on jack stands.
#3.clean filler tube and area around filler tube gasket.
#4.remove right-rear wheel.
#5.follow pic's in order.
-------------inside trunk.remove passanger side trunk liner.(i dont have mine in,so i skipped this step)
i heard that i would have to drop the tank too replace the gasket,which is a pain in the a$$.
i found i did not have to here are the steps to replace it.
*****BEFORE ATTEMPTING REPAIR,PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DO PROPER RESEARCH BEFORE HAND.
THIS WRITE UP IS ONLY MEANT TO BE A ROUGH GUIDE,IT MAY NOT WORK WITH ALL YEAR/MODEL MUSTANGS.
OTHER USERS HAVE REPORTED THE NEED TO DROP THE TANK,OR AT LEAST LOOSEN THE TANK STRAPS TO PROVIDE THE CLEARENCE TO REMOVE THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE WHILE ATTEMPTING ALL REPAIRS.
IF IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE USING TOO MUCH FORCE,OR FEEL SOMETHING MAY BREAK,FOR THE LOVE OF GOD,LOOSEN THE TANK STRAPS,WHILE SUPPORTING THE TANK WITH YOUR JACK.*****
-------------------------tool's needed----------------------
1-fuel filler neck gasket from Ford dealer $39.part #F4ZZ-9072-DA(much cheaper online,but i didnt want to pay shipping or wait for it to be delivered)
***NOTE; Owners of 98 Model Year Mustangs have reported the need for 99+ Fuel Filler Grommet, NOT the Grommet shown in this write up.***
1- 3/8 ratchet.
1-8 mm,3/8 drive socket.
1-long 3/8 drive extension.
1-T15 Torx bit.
1-motor oil(just a little)
2-clean rags
1-floor jack
2-jack stands
#1.disconnect battery(just to be safe).
#2.raise car,set on jack stands.
#3.clean filler tube and area around filler tube gasket.
#4.remove right-rear wheel.
#5.follow pic's in order.
-------------inside trunk.remove passanger side trunk liner.(i dont have mine in,so i skipped this step)
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