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Old May 12, 2016 | 10:49 AM
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Schrader valve leaking

Hey guys a new problem my Schrader valve is leaking I noticed it when I was running it n i smelt gas too,it stops leaking when I don't push the gas,any help is appreciated,even after I shut off the car,when I go to press the Schrader valve it's still spraying fuel.

Mike 94 z28 m6 stock lt1

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Old May 12, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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Re: Schrader valve leaking

Originally Posted by 94Z28LS1toLT1
Hey guys a new problem my Schrader valve is leaking I noticed it when I was running it n i smelt gas too,it stops leaking when I don't push the gas,any help is appreciated,even after I shut off the car,when I go to press the Schrader valve it's still spraying fuel.

Mike 94 z28 m6 stock lt1
Errrrrrr just checked n now it stopped, but I was doing research do I need a cap to cover the Schrader valve
Old May 12, 2016 | 03:31 PM
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Re: Schrader valve leaking

The cap is to keep grime out, but not to act as any kind of pressure holding device. That's the valve's job. It can be replaced.
Old May 12, 2016 | 09:28 PM
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Re: Schrader valve leaking

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The cap is to keep grime out, but not to act as any kind of pressure holding device. That's the valve's job. It can be replaced.
Hey Rob just fired up the camaro n seems to be great,Idk wat happened with the Schrader valve,before the npt hose was sitting on top of the Schrader valve n that's how I noticed it,n a my vapor hose that runs in the evap solenoid had a kinkin the hose,lmao u gotta love these cars
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