Hi all - been a lurker on here for some time, but never posted... that I can remember. To the point > I was trying to replace the fuel filter on my Trans Am, and I broke the fuel line. When I stored it several years ago there was about 15 gallons (give or take) in the tank. Right now it is (slowly) dripping fuel in a pan in my garage. I plan on checking it in the morning - but I want to check with a few of you on here, should I worry about gas building up in the garage? I cracked the door open to let the fumes out, but I'm still on the nervous side having never tried something like this before. Any suggestions? Do I need to worry? Is there a chance that the gas will suddenly start pouring out overnight?

Thanks ahead for any help!

 

I'd find something to plug it with.

 

You of course already know to fix the line ASAP.

Gas fumes can be very dangerous. Is there anything in the garage that can create a spark?

Make sure there isn't by turning everything off.

More importantly... Get the line fixed... But you already knew that.

If there is no pressure on the tank, it should continue to leak slowly, but I can't tell you to release the cap because if it's already depressurized and creating a small vacuum because of the leak, taking the cap off will make it worse. Darned if you do, darned if you don't.

Most of all, be careful!!!

 

And DO NOT turn on any lights or electrical items in the garage until you get in there and let it air out well.

 

• The line is already broken so bend it over itself to try to seal it.
  
• Try to raise the line so it's higher than the tank if it isn't already.
  
• Go get a gas siphon and empty the tank into a gas can or transfer it to another car.

The pan of fuel is probably the worst thing since it's the fumes that ignite, and an open pan along with fresh air is exactly what that needs to ignite.

 

Thanks for the help - Due to lack of resources, I clamped the line off with a pair of vise grips. I'm going to have to find a garage (aka someone else) to fix this f* up for me - can't say I'm exactly comfortable working on the gas line... on that note, anyone know of a good shop in the Detroit area?

Thanks - Nate