Gas filler splashing back

[MarkJ]

Consider yourself lucky. I think it is definitely that check valve at the tank sticking. Probably because of the ethanol additive in the gas affecting the rubberized valve. Lot of people experiencing it but for sure not everyone. Even saw where one person identified that it was stuck open when he removed the tank. He hit it and forced it closed again. Another person said his always burped gas back until he was in an accident and got hit right in front of the gas fill. When he got his rig back from the body shop it hasn't done it since. Either they replaced part of the filler or the impact knocked it loose. Tough way to get it fixed!
Mark

 

[profdlp]

...Another person said his always burped gas back until he was in an accident and got hit right in front of the gas fill. When he got his rig back from the body shop it hasn't done it since. Either they replaced part of the filler or the impact knocked it loose. Tough way to get it fixed!
Mark

The way people drive around here I'd imagine it's just a matter of time before mine gets fixed, then. :blah:

 

[Leeann]

This is why I seriously slow down the pump when I get within 1-2 gals of where I think it will be full. Slow enough, the pump shuts off when it's supposed to.

 

[CzarKJ]

Had this happen to me the first fill(s) after I bought the jeep. Ended up throwing a code (I don't know which). But I took it to the dealers shop and they dropped the tank and pretty much had to replace everything. Has been fine since.

 

[MarkJ]

I intend to look into this issue with my 05. My daughter drives it and it splashes back all the time. I can't bear the thought of a accident.... I was planning on looking at it this weekend but life got in the way (I did take her old rusted factory rock rails off though - anybody want them for free pickup?) I intend to order the GM hose this week and implant that valve into the Liberty hose later this week or next weekend. I will sure post results, good or bad.
Mark

 

[ltd02]

I did take her old rusted factory rock rails off though - anybody want them for free pickup?
Mark

Darn, I'd take you up on that but probably not running up that way until next spring. I do alot of traveling up the thruway.

 

[Leeann]

Darn, I'd take you up on that but probably not running up that way until next spring. I do alot of traveling up the thruway.

Where are you? I have a set in my yard, too.

 

[MarkJ]

Hey! He saw mine first!
Mark

 

[ltd02]

I'm in Frederick MD but I also travel up to Albany every few months.

 

[MarkJ]

Darn, I'd take you up on that but probably not running up that way until next spring. I do alot of traveling up the thruway.

Looks like you can get a pair in Maryland and also a pair here in Mahopac, NY. Seriously, I will hide them out in the shop here forever in case someone wants them. Comes with all 16 bolts as well.
Mark

 

[Leeann]

Mine doesn't come with the bolts; I bought a set of almost unused rails on Craigslist and reused the bolts.

 

[MarkJ]

I like it better with them off. It gave me a virtual 2" lift (if ya don't look at the wheel wells).
Mark

 

[ltd02]

Mine doesn't come with the bolts; I bought a set of almost unused rails on Craigslist and reused the bolts.

I guess your new ones were better than the factory ones. I have those useless factory nerf bars on mine and they aren't looking so great these days. I only use them when cleaning the roof so I keep thinking of just taking them off.

 

[ltd02]

I like it better with them off. It gave me a virtual 2" lift (if ya don't look at the wheel wells).
Mark

:icon_lol: I might give that a try first.

 

[profdlp]

This is why I seriously slow down the pump when I get within 1-2 gals of where I think it will be full. Slow enough, the pump shuts off when it's supposed to.

That's what gets me. In the last year and a half since I bought it I have gotten to be pretty good at guesstimating how many gallons I'll need to fill it up. I do the same thing you do about slowing down and it helps a little, but mainly because I never quite get it full. I even tried going full steam ahead thinking maybe an abrupt rise in back pressure might help kick the pump off and while it occasionally works the overall percentage of backsplash stays about the same.

I will say that if this is the worst problem I ever have with it I will consider myself very lucky.

 

[uss2defiant]

could you possibly make a guard of some kind to prevent splash back?

 

[rcjohnson]

Where are you? I have a set in my yard, too.

If ltd02 ends up not being interested I would be glad to help you clean up the yard :flowers2:

 

[rcjohnson]

I'm in Frederick MD but I also travel up to Albany every few months.

Nice to see a local Libby owner on here

 

[rcjohnson]

I would curious to see how some of these fixes work. Mine has done this for years and I just let it "pee" out on the pavement

 

[Leeann]

If ltd02 ends up not being interested I would be glad to help you clean up the yard :flowers2:

I'm in Annapolis, so if you're close and want them - and he doesn't - they're yours.