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r.murtland January 10th, 2016 2:24 PM

2003 Silverado Fueling Problem
 
I have a 2003 Silverado 2500HD with the 6.6L Duramax. For the past few years it's been harder and harder to fill my tank without the pump handles cutting off after only a few seconds. It's acting as if my tank is full. I can fill it but only if I let the fuel trickle in and it's taken me upwards of 15-20 minutes to fill an empty tank.

From looking at other postings, it would appear the vapor can vent valve may be the problem. I'm not popping any codes. I bought a new solenoid valve from Dorman and went to replace it. Problem is, I can't seem to find it. My only guess is it's located on the top of the tank meaning I'll either have to tilt the truck bed or drop the tank.

Before I do all that, I'd like to get other opinions from those that experienced this same problem.

cleveland63b January 10th, 2016 2:38 PM

diesels don't have an evap system, check if your fuel tank vent hose is plugged

r.murtland January 10th, 2016 4:35 PM

Interesting. Wondering why Dorman sells that particular valve solenoid specifically for my truck.

Does the vent hose go all the way to the fill opening? Reason I ask is when I was under the truck and looking at that, there is a small hose going from the top of the gas tank to near the top of the filling hose. When I say small, I mean the inner diameter can't be more than half the width of a pencil.


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