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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Grandvista 250 => Topic started by: catman2130093 on September 29, 2011, 11:50:54 PM

Title: Weepy gas filler-why?
Post by: catman2130093 on September 29, 2011, 11:50:54 PM
My 09 GV has recently started weeping around the gas cap, and also the black bezel around it. At first I thought the telltale streaking was my fault by over filling,but....it continues weeping even when I'm down to the 3rd block on the fuel gauge. This continued,even after I popped open the lid and wiped it all out,which also would have relieved any pressure..the gasket on the back of the cap appears to be in good shape, and the cap does latch when I close it up. Anyone else experienced this? How did you solve it? It's not enough to affect the mileage, but the streaking down the plastic is unsightly. Thx!
Title: Re: Weepy gas filler-why?
Post by: zombie on September 30, 2011, 12:07:34 AM
There is a tiny pin hole inside the cap to allow air in as a vent. On an over-fill fuel will get into the cap, and drain out VERY slowly. Try shaking the cap for a minute to remove any fuel that may be lurking in the valleys. Makes sense to me!
Title: Re: Weepy gas filler-why?
Post by: catman2130093 on September 30, 2011, 01:24:32 AM
DOH!  ::)   That makes all kind of sense! Thanks!!     
Title: Re: Weepy gas filler-why?
Post by: zombie on September 30, 2011, 01:28:06 AM
No Trouble. Hope that gets it.
Title: Re: Weepy gas filler-why?
Post by: catman2130093 on October 12, 2011, 10:22:19 AM
We've had a spate of non-friendly to scooter weather here so I had been in the cage for awhile.  I have been extra careful not to over-fill the tank, and the weeping has stopped,so Mr. Zombie,I salute you. Apparently in my zeal to fill it to the brim I was indeed filling the cap too!   ;D
Title: Re: Weepy gas filler-why?
Post by: zombie on October 12, 2011, 10:35:33 PM
Cool beans Catman! You have to toughen up tho. Non scooter weather?
Title: Re: Weepy gas filler-why?
Post by: catman2130093 on October 13, 2011, 02:37:25 AM
60 mph crosswinds :o  And I was out of Depends!!
Title: Re: Weepy gas filler-why?
Post by: zombie on October 13, 2011, 10:07:04 PM
Ahhh, Depends... Now I see! Every bit as important as knowing what that hole is for. I see-I see~