Is gas tank leaking or fuel pump

Asked by Kacie Dec 01, 2020 at 01:38 PM about the 2000 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Gas tank was replaced 2 yrs ago w/ used
tank..have been smelling gas for wk or 2..today
when parked @ downward incline there was gas
leaking..so Idk if it's gas tank or fuel pump
leaking?

1 Answer
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Justin answered 4 years ago

Depending on the angle of incline, it may be leaking from the seal and lock ring that holds the fuel pump in. Only way to know for certain is to lower the tank and track down the leak

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