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drums&cars Aug 3rd, 02, 2:17 AM Ok, when I take off, about 2-3 tablespoons of gas comes out around the gas cap. Its a non-vented cap. Anyone else have this problem? Got a way to fix it? I gotta take off like a grandma to save my gas http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif. ------------------ Trevor 1968 Chevelle Malibu 355/th350, 3.73 peg-leg 10 bolt dsr Aug 4th, 02, 12:21 AM HI I had the same problem with a 64 Malibu, turns out that the gas tank fill pipe was worn and twisted where the cap goes on. Even a new cap would not seal. SweetShot Aug 5th, 02, 2:27 AM Had/have the same problem...took some of the windshield wiper tubing and cut it to fit and put it in the gas cap....seems to be tighter and no spill much. Still wonder tho' - smell fumes every now and then. Let me know if y'all have any better ideas!!! ------------------ My Dream - Buttercup (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/butercup.jpg) 1970 Chevelle SS 396 350 2001 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Z71 350 Vortec Team Chevelle #0796 ACES #05033 Late Great Chevys #162426 Women don't have hot flashes, they have power surges. drums&cars Aug 5th, 02, 7:54 PM You think a ring of silicone sealer inside the cap to act as a thicker gasket would stop the spillage? ------------------ Trevor 1968 Chevelle Malibu 355/th350, 3.73 peg-leg 10 bolt Chevello Aug 6th, 02, 11:34 AM No silicone. Gasoline will eat it. Maybe a piece of cork under the ring, or maybe some fuel-resistant foam. Check to make sure that the cap you have is a good one before wasting a lot of time on fixing what may be a 6 dollar problem. K ------------------ 64 2 Door 400SB/TH350 (actually IN the driveway!) http://users.rcn.com/chevello "You laugh because I am different. I laugh because you are all the same." TC Member #1155 | ||