1979 Chevrolet El Camino Gets Hot Outside Drive Lilwhile Stop Gas Tank Doesn T

1979 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO
50,000 MILES
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DONTNOMUCH
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When it gets hot outside or I drive for a lilwhile then stop the gas tank doesn't release the pressure that builds up inside the tank an gas starts to force its way outta the gas cap! Any1 tell me y an how to fix this that'd b great....thnx
Nov 2, 2012 at 5:41 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH1
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The gas tank cap is probably not venting correctly. Try replacing the gas cap.
Nov 2, 2012 at 9:04 AM
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