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by Johnnyangel
21 Jul 2020, 06:04
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2004 V70 Pinhole Leak in Gas Tank Stem
Replies: 8
Views: 1258

Re: 2004 V70 Pinhole Leak in Gas Tank Stem

Thank you, I'll have a look.
by Johnnyangel
20 Jul 2020, 09:15
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2004 V70 Pinhole Leak in Gas Tank Stem
Replies: 8
Views: 1258

Re: 2004 V70 Pinhole Leak in Gas Tank Stem

Thanks for all this great information. I am taking notes!
by Johnnyangel
20 Jul 2020, 06:34
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2004 V70 Pinhole Leak in Gas Tank Stem
Replies: 8
Views: 1258

Re: 2004 V70 Pinhole Leak in Gas Tank Stem

shodanx wrote: 20 Jul 2020, 03:15 Get "J-B Weld 8217 AutoWeld Gas Tank Repair" (petroleum resistant epoxy), follow instructions, clean surface well and apply to the perforation. It is WAY more effective than RTV silicone.
Thank you for the reply. I have read about that and will see if we can use that.
by Johnnyangel
20 Jul 2020, 06:33
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2004 V70 Pinhole Leak in Gas Tank Stem
Replies: 8
Views: 1258

Re: 2004 V70 Pinhole Leak in Gas Tank Stem

It would be great if you would post a picture. Maybe a patch could be fashioned - but without seeing the problem hard to tell. Also - I punched in 2004 V70 2.4 and looked at the fuel tank set up - It does not appear to be a one piece unit. See here: https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2004/volvo/...
by Johnnyangel
19 Jul 2020, 13:19
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2004 V70 Pinhole Leak in Gas Tank Stem
Replies: 8
Views: 1258

2004 V70 Pinhole Leak in Gas Tank Stem

I had a check engine light on and was told I had Evap code showing. Replaced gas cap and it returned. The shop did a smoke test and determined it is a pinhole leak in the gas tank stem. They put some silicon on it and the car was fine for about a month. Light came back on and they discovered the sil...