i jsut got an 90 si, with rust all over the thing , car runs good, but i noticed when i pulled out of my driveway there was a puddle of gas under my car.not sure if gas tank is leaky or bad lines, how safe is it to drive like this till i get enough money to buy new tank?

 

Wow I've never heard of a leaky gas tank.. could just be leaking OIL?

 

can't be a leaky gas lines cuz the lines are inside the car if I remember correctly.

Check the filler cap.

 

i just said lines cause i remember reading some where is archive that someone had to replace lines, when i look under car i can see gas dripping off tank, i dont want to get under car till 2morrow cause idont have any jack stands.i thinking a spot has rusted through. is it safe to drive on for like 2 weeks

 

If its leaking gas, no its not safe to drive.

 

It is quite possible that the leak is coming from the gas tank as I have a gas leak on mine as well. it was caused by my custom exhaust getting pushed back by a motor swap and rubbing against the tank til is wore a pinch hole in it. It would also be from hitting something on the ground...a curb or large rock for example. So yes, there is a chance you have a leak there...best thing to do is jack the car up and look under...find the source and repair it if possible. Autozone has this great stuff to repair the tank. Its a putty Epoxe bonding agent that starts as a putty and seals the tank and hardens like concrete...you have to make sure to clean the direct area the leak is coming from...and also about a good inch or two surrounding that area...make sure its bare metal...then mold the epoxy into that area...pressing firmly...then when you feel it is well formed...let it set over night...check it for further leaking...if it seems fine...you should be good...if it still leaks then it may just be time for a new tank...HTH

 

Get some JB weld and get under there and find the leak. You will go through a lot of gas in a couple of weeks. The JB weld is a good quick fix and you should try using it when the gas tank is near empty to avoid gas leaking out while you are sealing the hole. If the hole gets wet while fixing it, the JB weld won't stick to it. Also, you may just want to replace the gas tank since the JB weld is mainly a quick fix.

 

thanks for reply guys, if i do it i want to do it rite cause i plan on keeping car a long time, it isnt to dangerous to drive on it is it, dont mind losing a little gas,another question has anyone replace the rear quarter panel on the crx, is it hard, my is lookin little rough.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=672641

Check the link above, possibly you have the same thing that happened with my tank, I also have a very good link in there if you need a new tank

 

haha welcome to the world of 4th gen civics

 

thanks for all the help guys, gonna buy new 1
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i love the ef, this is my third 1, i just sold a eg and it feels so good to be back in a ef. 1 st one kitted it out , racing seats and all, 2nd one, carbon fiber everywhere and went for jdm look, this one, clean sleeper

 

Just to clear up some misinformation - Leaking gas LINES are extreemly common where they salt roads in the winter. Three 4ths gens, happened three times.. It's also common to snap fuel lines when doing a tank install so...

A cheap and easy fix is to drop the gas tank and cut and flare the metal lines about 3-5" from the sending unit (they are always less rusty up there, sometimes look really good for the age!). Cut and flare the lines inside the car aswell. Put some good quality rubber fi hose and clamps from the sending unit to the inside of the car and you'll never have leaking gas lines again! + you'll be able to drop your tank easier and simplify the fuel lines.

 

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Check the filler cap.</TD></TR></TABLE>

They have a short run where they can be exposed to the elements before they go inside the car. Where i live, you'll never drop a tank without snapping a rusty metal line..