View Full Version : The value of a quality Fill Tube tank Gasket
JeffP
12-10-2022, 04:31 PM
Its been mentioned many times before on this site, but I'll add to it with my own experience. First time I filled the take all the way up - it leaked. I even ordered the "ford" gasket but from ebay and wasn't shipped a genuine part. I ordered it again from a ford dealership and it was significantly different and stamped with FoMoCo.
Don't cheap out on this! And don't forget to lube it up with a light coating of motor oil (thanks Rich!)
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=176605&d=1670707674
rich grsc
12-10-2022, 07:10 PM
You're welcome, hope thats the LAST time you do that.
Do you by chance know the part number for thar?
Mike.Bray
12-10-2022, 07:59 PM
This one says it's a Ford part. For $35 it better be. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q6QO7C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Many thanks! Looks like I will be adding this to the list.
Lickity-Split
12-10-2022, 08:22 PM
The tank on my MK4 was leaking too. I thought it was poor design, filling the tank from the side. It was a little fussy installing a new gasket, but the leak stopped. Thankfully!
Namrups
12-10-2022, 10:28 PM
Ford Fuel Tank Filler Gasket
Part #F4ZZ 9072 DA
$48.15
Local Ford Dealer in upstate NY
JeffP
12-11-2022, 08:23 AM
this is where I ended up purchasing: https://www.levittownfordparts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=F4ZZ-9072-DA
Malibu46pt
12-11-2022, 10:15 AM
Y filler tube gasket is still on back order with FFR. Should I just order one?
Don’t u dertsand when I can buy one on line but can’t get with my kit?
JohnK
12-11-2022, 10:28 AM
The one that FFR provides with the kit is a reproduction. Their vendor is probably out of stock. In any case, I wouldn't plan to use it. Buy the genuine Ford part and toss the other one when it arrives. Too many failures have been reported. It's a safety hazard, IMO.
GTBradley
12-12-2022, 11:02 AM
My replacement from Amazon was actually the Ford original and I've removed and replaced the tank since installing it, no problems. FFR supplies the Dorman OE replacement which is at least 2/3rds cheaper, but is not adequate to do the job. I don't understand why this Dorman product is so bad when all the other Dorman products I've used seemed fine.