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Old 03-26-2009, 04:35 PM
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After filling up (without topping off), my 96 blazer leaks some gas. After it leaks for a little while, it doesn't leak anymore.

I'm also getting a PO440 code, not sure if this is related or not.

I changed the fuel pump about 2 years ago, so I'm thinking (hoping) it's something else.

Any ideas?

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Old 03-26-2009, 05:03 PM
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Leaks how much - a few drops, a cup full? Have you tried to see where the leak is coming from? It may be somewhere along the filler neck.
 
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Old 03-26-2009, 05:06 PM
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You did not happen to crack the valve at the front of the fuel tank when you replaced the pump did you?

Have a look around the fuel tank with a mirror to see if you can locate the leak.

The P0440 code is likely caused by your leak.
 
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Old 03-27-2009, 11:27 AM
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thanks for the quick responses, fellas.

if i let the pump fill up the tank until it automatically stops pumping, then a ton of gas spills out from somewhere by the tank.
 
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