VRCobalt

Hey guys. Friend has 06 2.2L Sedan. When he fills up the car he can smell gas until 1/4 has been used. Then after that he is good. No CELs no performance loss. He fills up again next week and smells gas again. He took it to the dealer and they said the tank is cracked where the filler tube connects to the tank. They want $500 for the tank and $230 for the fuel pump. He has to replace the fuel pump because when you take it out to put in another tank you break the seal. The fuel pump, sending unit and seal is all one piece. Labor is $180. He's looking at $910 bill. My question is there any way to seal where it's cracked? It must be real small because Im assuming fumes are escaping. Why can't the dealer repair the tank itself? I'm assuming its made of metal.

Any help would be appreciated. He has time to make up his mind, because they told him it'll be 2 months to get a gas tank. (special order part)

Anyone have a quick how to on replacing the gas tank/fuel pump?

Im assuming: Drain tank, remove straps holding tank, disconnecting lines and its out, right? Then we can get access to fuel pump to remove it and put it on the other tank and then reverse assembly.

Does the tank have a drain plug?

scottyguy401

First off, there's a recall on the fuel pump. They should replace that for free. But even then, just because the seal is broken doesn't mean you can't reuse the original fuel pump. It's resealable. The tank is made of plastic, so I don't know what kind of crack it is, but you could do a temp fix with jb weld or something if need be.

Here's a picture of what the fuel tank looks like. The thing at the bottom coming out of it that looks like a weiner is where the filler tube connects to the tank. So I don't see how it could be cracked right there.

VRCobalt

thanks for the info. The dealer looked up the vin# and there wasn't any recalls on his car for the fuel pump. They said it was only certain cobalts. As for the filler tube crack, dealer said its cracked where the rubber hose connects to the tank. I told him about the jb weld. He didn't seem to happy about it, but will prob be the way he should go. So my question is, the seal and the fuel pump aren't 1 piece? So it can be bought separately?

jlong3382

Dealers are never too happy with any idea that dosent involve them

scottyguy401

THe seal is resealable. As long as you keep the o-ring and don't throw it away or drop it in the tank.

VRCobalt

Huh, not sure what the hell the dealer was talkin about. Im gonna let him know what you said. Appreciate the help. Is it cool that pm you if I have any other questions regarding this?

PSHHH

they will talk there way around you all day...dont take no **** tell them to just get it done...and is there any warrenty left on the car?

VRCobalt

No, I think he just went over 60k miles. I called around town for a used tank and found one for $100. Imma let him know, maybe we can swap it ourselves. Doesn't seem too hard thanks to scottys pic above.

Anyone have a quick how to on replacing the gas tank/fuel pump?

Im assuming: Drain tank, remove straps holding tank, disconnecting lines and its out, right? Then we can get access to fuel pump to remove it and put it on the other tank and then reverse assembly.

Does the tank have a drain plug?

scottyguy401

I don't know about a drain plug, but just run it till it's about empty

VRCobalt

Thanks for the help. Found a tank at a salvage yard for 100 bux. Prob tackle this on Friday.

VRCobalt

Anyone know how to remove the cam for the fuel pump? GM has some special tool to remove it Im hoping that as a last resort since Ill probably use it once.

tru2nrtt777

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I hate you, I lol'd for a good 5 minutes.

Side note, you could try the putty for gas tank/radiator cracks... it is like $7 at autozone.

VRCobalt

I cant use it, the crack is in such an awkward area. I already bought the new tank. Just need a ghetto way to remove the retaining cam off the top of the tank without breaking it.

SlowBalt_06

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i just used a hammer and a screw driver

tru2nrtt777

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This is what we did to a buick once... usually a couple taps and it is off.

VRCobalt

Tried that for like an hour. The cam started getting indentions from the screwdriver. Oh well, Ill just take both tanks to the dealer and have them swap the pump.

mmcgee123

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U don't have to drain it ya it'll make us easyer but it's a waste of time n u can just get orings there just messing with u cus they want ur moneyyy

Sean Ward

how do I find the cap for this tank? It has the 2 tubes & wire harness connecting to it

Sean Ward

how do I find the cap for this tank?
It has the 2 tubes and wire harness connecting to it.
And how do I do the recall ?

jdbaugh1

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This is a really old thread you revived. What do you mean how do you find cap for this tank? To see if you are eligible for a recall contact a dealer.

08_Slowbalt

wow 7 years old lol