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Old 11-12-2015, 05:50 AM
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Fuel sender unit gasket?

Hi All,

recently purchased a 280ZX 1982 model. On Monday I filled the car up on the way to work. When getting my work clothes out I was greeted with a strong fuel smell.

Closer inspection reveals that the fuel sender unit gasket is shot is leaking when the car is full, there is also 2 bolts missing from the sender user.

My questions are, is there a way to get a new fuel sender gasket?

What size are the bolts that hold the unit so I can replace them?

Also, is there a replacement after market rubber hose that joins the filler neck to the tank?

I look forward to your replies.
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Old 11-16-2015, 08:19 PM
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I don't think there is anything for the filler neck.

Not sure what size the bolts are off the top of my head. Pull one out as a sample would be the way to figure it out.

Check with Nissan for a gasket. If its not available it's easy enough to make a new gasket....
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Old 11-28-2015, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by FricFrac
I don't think there is anything for the filler neck.

Not sure what size the bolts are off the top of my head. Pull one out as a sample would be the way to figure it out.

Check with Nissan for a gasket. If its not available it's easy enough to make a new gasket....
Thanks for the advice. I ended up finding a site that had old new stock and they were able to supply me the correct gasket.

As for the bolts, I think I will use gasket goo as it appears the bolts have snapped and I really don't want to be drilling next to a tank full of gas :-p
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Fuel tank send bolts broken

[QUOTE=Manya3084;342958]Thanks for the advice. I ended up finding a site that had old new stock and they were able to supply me the correct gasket.

As for the bolts, I think I will use gasket goo as it appears the bolts have snapped and I really don't want to be drilling next to a tank full of gas :-p[/QUOTE. That's very smart Gasoline does test our memory , is that not so ?
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