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dedoe188 · #1 Post by **dedoe188** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:59 am

I ride a Cannondale 440. There is a fitting attached to the bottom of the gas tank and it leaks when the fuel line is connected. It stops leaking when its disconnected from the tank or is running. I think I have to replace that fitting. Anyone know where to get it??

Thx!

ozarkdaler · #2 Post by **ozarkdaler** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:37 am

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quadracer500 · #3 Post by **quadracer500** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:55 am

check the oring on the outside of the male fitting first sounds like it may be cut. if you do not lube
the oring before connecting it it will cut easily.

NRath · #4 Post by **NRath** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:36 pm

I second quadracer500, leaking when connected is a result of that o-ring being torn. Either of the above mentioned sponsors can send you the o-rings for just a few bucks.

kdeal · #5 Post by **kdeal** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:29 pm

Don't forget a cracked fuel hose or possible loose clamp as well. But, I agree the o-rings are more common. Disconnect it and look at the outside of the o-ring on the fitting, does it look like it is not completely round? If so it is just the o-ring.

dedoe188 · #6 Post by **dedoe188** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:35 pm

QUOTE (dedoe188 @ Jan 23 2008, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I ride a Cannondale 440. There is a fitting attached to the bottom of the gas tank and it leaks when the fuel line is connected. It stops leaking when its disconnected from the tank or is running. I think I have to replace that fitting. Anyone know where to get it??

Thx!

Thanks for the help fellas!