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Rich B Alfa 33
Joined: 19 May 2003 Posts: 386 Location: Southampton
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Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:54 pm Post subject: leaky car - petrol |
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Help! When my car is full of fuel, I find a small pool of fuel under the car on the nearside. Its obviously coming from some of the pipework leading to the fuel tank but I can't see where (I've only had a quick look).
Any ideas
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ChrisC Alfa Sprint
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome
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Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:26 pm Post subject: erp |
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I think its the pipework you mentioned
aka. get the tank out of there and have a look! _________________ Alfa Sprint QV - Gone to a better home and in happier health for it
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john 33_16v 16 Valve
Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 1406 Location: herts, uk
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Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
Sounds like it could be from the filler hose to tank join, if it's only when full up.
Really just a case of a good look, feel and sniff around. Take care, it's not bonfire night yet!
John _________________ If it aint broke, fiddle with it until it is!
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gritsop Green Cloverleaf
Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 766 Location: Ekali, Athens - Greece
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Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
There is a small rubber hose between the filler neck and the plastic vertical tube that actually fills in the tank. Check this out and it will be probably worn out; this had happen to my car and a lot of fuel was escaping and lots of dirt coming in the tank...
Regards, _________________ Thanassis Gritsopoulos
1991 Alfa 33 1.4 IE
2001 Alfa 147 1.6 Distinctive
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Rich B Alfa 33
Joined: 19 May 2003 Posts: 386 Location: Southampton
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:43 am Post subject: |
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thanks for the help, I'll let you know how I get on - lots to look at this weekend!! |
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