98 S70 T5 Part #9463088 Fuel Tank Vent Hose, No Longer Available?

[rick4484]

After fill-ups I notice fuel leaking from the top of the tank. I purchased a Fuel Filler Neck Gasket #6842188 and a new check valve #9135119. I plan to lower the fuel tank to replace these parts, and while there I'd like to replace the fuel vent hose on top of the tank which, apparently, is a known point of failure. This is the hose with two different sized ends. I can't find this hose anywhere on line, and my local Volvo dealership said it's no longer available.

Is there an alternative such as another manufacturer? Is assembling your own hose with a coupler in the middle the only way to go?

[scot850]

It looks like you may have to go the make your own route. I am not sure if this pipe is pressurized or not. If not then shouldn't be too hard. If it is then creativity will be required with possibly barber fittings.

Pelican parts claims to have it in stock:

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info2/9463088.htm

Many on line sellers claim to have it, but many list it until you ask. European sellers seem to have the part aftermarket. Skandix and rendcarparts both list it as in stock. Killer is the price Skandix charges to ship it to US! Rendcarparts may have better shipping prices.

Neil.

Neil.

[erikv11]

For me, the fuel pump gasket has been the most common cause of fuel tank leaking when full. May want to check that carefully. It's at the top of the fuel pump, under the lock ring, so access is. quick and easy. Check that the top of the pump is dry, fill up, check if it's wet right on top of the pump.

[abscate]

I have two tanks with hardware sitting in my stash and can check for this part, but it isn’t a known failure point. Inspect it first before breaking the factory seals.

[abscate]

I have two tanks with hardware sitting in my stash and can check for this part, but it isn’t a known failure point. Inspect it first before breaking the factory seals.

[foggydogg]

Plus one on the fuel pump gasket, a couple of mine have seeped there enough to stink up the car.

[WhatAmIDoing]

Without having the exact measurements on hand for the hose... I think you could easily replace it with a generic hose. A fuel grade silicone hose would be easy to stretch over the bigger diameter.