Ok, so About 2 years ago I put a car audio system in my Car, I had 2 amps that I placed in the area behind the seats, 1 were the glove compartment is and 1 where the factory sub was. I decided to screw them in place by using self tapping screws to screw into the floor. Anyway when I installed the stero my service engine soon light went, I assumed it was jsut becasue the car didnt light all the amperage the stero was pulling and figured it was fine and would go off when I took my stero out. fast foward two years, of driving with the light on, and with having no problems ever with the car. I took my stero out, I got in my car the next day and my car was full of a gas smell. Apparently some of the screws I screwed in pierced my gas tank, the screws plugged the leak so the smell couldnt get through but when the stero came out the holes were open. I put the screws back in place and it stopped the smell, but my service engine light is still on, I checked the code and it showed code 0455, which is a EVAP GROSS LEAK. Any Ideas how to fix the problem, like replacing the tank or sealing it, or just disabling the code, since it does drive fine. Thanks
Ryan

 

Oh boy.

 

just replace the tank to be safe. thats what i would do

 

haha oh man that sucks. you've probably been inhaling gas fumes for the past 2 years

 

That would explain alot

 

I would replace the tank. Definitly don't ignore it though, gas fumes in the cars cabin........Sketchy.

 

Leaky gas tank + hot exhaust and cat converters =

You've been lucky so far but given the right circumstance it could be a disaster.

 

Safety first. I'd replace the tank as well. If there ever was a leak and it touches any type of spark...pooooffffff. Until then, no smoking in the car!

 

Replace the tank, for sure.

 

Anyone Have any idea how to replace the tank in the Z?

 

 

Drop it off at my car mechanic, been using the guy for years, tell him there are holes in my gas tank and I need it replaced, pick the car up when he is done.

 

man bring it to the stealership, have them replace the tank, any cost is worth saving ur life.

 

What year is your car? Did you ever have to take the car to get emmisions check? My truck failed because of the gas cap.

 

dude.. how are you still alive?? lol.. thats crazy..

 

your a lucky man to be alive

 

Good time to quit smoking.

 

let me know

 

gum or rice.

 

Take the Tank completely off and patch the holes with this. I did this to the tank on my boat and never had a problem. It's rated for these kind of jobs.