DIY: Fuel Tank Leak - Cap Ring
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DIY: Fuel Tank Leak - Cap Ring
Filled up my tank, and would get terrible (more than usual) fuel economy. Noticed a fuel smell, and a wet spot under the passenger side of the car, under rear seat. There was a recall for cracked rings, but I didn't take advantage of it as I had already upgraded my fuel pump.
This fuel ring replacement applied to both Drive and Pass sides, but I only have pix of the Pass side.
Parts you will need:
Cap Ring (white plastic) F151-42-A14A
O-Ring (black elastomer) F151-42-A61
Tools you will need:
Phillips head screwdriver
Possible needle nose pliers
Cap Ring tool (I got mine from BHR)
Pages from Mazda Manual (see pix)
BHR tool vs Factory tool
Items of note in the Manual
Items of note in the Manual
New Cap Ring and O-Ring gasket from MazMart
This fuel ring replacement applied to both Drive and Pass sides, but I only have pix of the Pass side.
Parts you will need:
Cap Ring (white plastic) F151-42-A14A
O-Ring (black elastomer) F151-42-A61
Tools you will need:
Phillips head screwdriver
Possible needle nose pliers
Cap Ring tool (I got mine from BHR)
Pages from Mazda Manual (see pix)
BHR tool vs Factory tool
Items of note in the Manual
Items of note in the Manual
New Cap Ring and O-Ring gasket from MazMart
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Step 2. Remove the metal access plate. Held on via 4 Phillips head screws.
Step 3: Remove the wiring connections / hose connections. Needle nose pliers may come in handy here.
Step 4: Use the tool to remove the ring (pix shows installing, but same thing)
Using BHR tool to tighten new ring
Step 3: Remove the wiring connections / hose connections. Needle nose pliers may come in handy here.
Step 4: Use the tool to remove the ring (pix shows installing, but same thing)
Using BHR tool to tighten new ring
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You gonna eat that?
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Good DIY.
But, why didn't you use the recall to get it fixed?
Why would you pay for parts you can get for free?
Jus sayin.
But, why didn't you use the recall to get it fixed?
Why would you pay for parts you can get for free?
Jus sayin.
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Step 5: Clean with paper towels ring area and threads. This will impact how easy it is to tighten later.
Step 6: Install (lay in) gasket ring.
Step 7: Lay white round plate (part of fuel pump or pick up depending on the side) in place, noting the position arrow and discussed in the manual.
Step 8: Hand install cap ring, tight by hand at least 1 full turn.
Step 9: Use tool to tighten, per manual (50 to 140 degrees, 60 to 95 ft lbs)
Items of note in the Manual
Using BHR tool to tighten new ring
Step 6: Install (lay in) gasket ring.
Step 7: Lay white round plate (part of fuel pump or pick up depending on the side) in place, noting the position arrow and discussed in the manual.
Step 8: Hand install cap ring, tight by hand at least 1 full turn.
Step 9: Use tool to tighten, per manual (50 to 140 degrees, 60 to 95 ft lbs)
Items of note in the Manual
Using BHR tool to tighten new ring
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You gonna eat that?
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That doesn't seem right.
It's the only recall I haven't taken care of yet, I don't even remember reading the letter.
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