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Problems with Fuel Tank

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The other day I was climbing up Clipper Peak in Utah near SLC, elevation appox. 9500ish. I had just topped off my fuel tank, and as I was climbing I stopped to check out the scenery and noticed my fuel tank was dripping from the filler neck. Anyone else ever have this issue? or did I just over fill it?
 

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I filled mine really full once. Went up some incline. Had some fuel leak out the vent. Stopped leaking when I ran for a while.
 

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Could the elevation change also affect the fuel volume density? Meaning it expanded slightly.
 

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Yes, I think all of those had a roll in it. Im going to keep and eye on it.
 

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Just out of curiosity, does this drip find its way anywhere remotely near the exhaust? What about these after market straight pipes? Just want to make sure you didn't discover a serious safety issue.
 

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Yes, the exhust is tight under the fuel cap, I didnt even think about that. I'm going to research it more, good point tinfoil hat. One good thing is diesel isn't as unstable as gas is.
 

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Here's a pic

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