Splashing gas out the top of my 1963 Beetle gas tank.

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Asked by RED63VW Aug 03, 2022 at 02:43 PM about the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

On the top of my 1963 Beetle, there is a hole where the gas gauge float is
inserted. Is it normal for gas to splash out of this opening when float is secured
and the tank is full? I replaced the gasket after inserting the float. I was
surprised to see just a bit of gas splashing out.

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Gene answered 2 years ago

No it is not normal, something is not sealed right or the sender tower is leaking.

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