2001 GMC Yukon XL (Aka Beast)

[Bigburb3500]

Looks like I do have a problem with tank fuel lines. Dripping gas. That is a puddle for 24 hours. And is still dripping .

Go in with a welder. Easy fix.

**NOTE: Please do not actual fix this issue with a welder…

 

[Rocket Man]

Looks like I do have a problem with tank fuel lines. Dripping gas. That is a puddle for 24 hours. And is still dripping .

That’s what I was afraid you might have. Time to drop the tank. You’ll need a new fuel pump most likely, rusted out where the fuel lines come out of it. Don’t forget to get the tank strap bolts and threaded inserts I mentioned. Those can be had at any auto parts store, the old ones will strip out or most likely break when you remove them. You can google the symptoms and see pictures of what others have found if you haven’t seen.

 

[makintoshnex]

That’s what I was afraid you might have. Time to drop the tank. You’ll need a new fuel pump most likely, rusted out where the fuel lines come out of it. Don’t forget to get the tank strap bolts and threaded inserts I mentioned. Those can be had at any auto parts store, the old ones will strip out or most likely break when you remove them. You can google the symptoms and see pictures of what others have found if you haven’t seen.

That what I thought. Rusted out fuel pump. I hope I will have a short day on Tuesday. And I will bring it to Aamco. This is the only issue with truck so far. I hope it will not burn till that time. It's parked on a street. And my neighbors are complaining about gas smell. And gas station is a bit to blame too. I fuel it on work card on a same gas station for years, and dude knows me. He tops tank all the time on my diesel sprinter. So probably I had a fortune with him this time. Tank is on Full. And this leak is close to exhaust. Good that it's very windy here in NYC and cold. So it will not stink and caught fire.

 

[makintoshnex]

That's what I'm playing with when I have nothing to do.

I'm planning to modify Escalade spoiler and install it instead of factory one.

 

[makintoshnex]

Tried flocking for a first time. I think it looks like crap. I should go with black color and redo the whole thing. Also I should change type of glue.

 

[makintoshnex]

As for leaks:
1 radiator leaking coolant
2 power steering lines rot leaking fluid
3 front fuel pump rot leaking fuel. Need replacement complete with part of a line. $1000 with labor and taxes.
4 transmission oil cooling lines rot leaking oil.
Total at Aamco with oil change is $5890

My mechanic at shop can do just a pump with labor and parts for $700
The only thing that bothers me is leaking fuel. As it is Work truck I will just add necessary liquids and that is it

 

[makintoshnex]

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[noodlesandsam2]

you should be able to see the dampness / look at the frame too. I did braided stainless on my 01 1500 XL 5.3 - it was a good product. This 02 2500 XL has new hard lines - I did not do them