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Old 10-14-2011, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tbutt130
I know I have issues with the pickup tubes since I can only get about 10 gallons of usable fuel out of either tank. I haven't been able to find replacement parts in my online searches for them. I have been driving this way for the past 2 year so I thought the only adverse affect was the reduced amount of fuel I could use out of each tank. I thought that with the pickup tube broken off that high that the likelihood of sucking up some trash was remote.
I think you're right about sucking crap up, but it is possible. I hate to mention messing with any return lines, but it might help to put a clear piece off the top of the Filter head to see if any air is passing out there. If it is bubbling out of there then you have an air leak between the tank and fuel pump.

PS: If you think you found a leak, you can cover it with modeling clay to see if it stops.
 

Last edited by Marianna2003; 10-14-2011 at 11:14 PM. Reason: Added PS
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