Leaky gas tank?

[Dhorn33]

When I bought my 93 EX last week the lady said she had run over something a few years ago and had to have the gas tank on this car replaced due to a puncture. She mentioned that they never filled the tank completely after that because it smelled like fuel - so of course the first thing I did was fill it up all the way and wouldn't you know it - it smells like gas! Last night I got gas again and filled it as full as I could and when I pulled away I noticed a large pool of gas on the ground under the car when I pulled away! Assuming the tank is not cracked or anything becuase it supposed was replaced - what else could the problem be? Is it a big deal to drop the tank on these cars? I have done it on a few Jeeps - but never on a Honda yet. Thanks!

[Stealthman80]

if it only does it when its full then its the tank, if your losing gas even when theres not a lot int he tank its the fuel line

[CallMeRay]

probably leaking where the filler neck connects to the tank,thats where i'd start and you could see that from underneath. but if it only leaks when the tank is full, maybe the fuel pump mount plate isn't on there right? run your tank real low, then pull it i s'pose

[Dhorn33]

Is the tank easy to get out on this car? 93 ex sedan.

[Stealthman80]

I had my gas line fixed it cost me less then 100$ it was like .8 hours labor and 4$ for a piece of hose

[NAiL05]

As mentioned check your lines. IF you live up north they corrode sometimes. And yea to remove the tank isnt hard its just a bitch and make sure your tank is empty. But check the line first as mentioned.

[Dhorn33]

I pulled the cover in the trunk on top of the metering unit and found the area to be all wet with gas and the gasket not sealing between the tank and the meter. I tried to piece it back together and I have ordered a new one from the local dealer. Obviously when the tank was replaced they fubared the gasket.