Fuel leak in the engine compartment
wolfkin_j
12-08-2009, 02:03 PM
I have a 2001 gp gt and for the past two days I noticed it began smelling like gas when the car was on. Checked under the hood today and found that there was there was a fuel leak where the fuel line connects to the fuel rail, the connection has upwards and downward play of about a centimeter and i'm no expert but that's probably the problem. I do not however know how to disconect it and was wondering if anyone that has had a similar problem in the past might know of it is a bad o ring or something or if the connection itself is to blame?
BNaylor
12-08-2009, 07:07 PM
You can replace the o-rings inside the connector. You should use a fuel line disconnect tool. Try to get it fixed as soon as possible since the condition could cause an engine fire.
michtom
12-11-2009, 05:28 PM
Do you have a procedure to replace the o rings and a source?
CrazyHorst
12-11-2009, 08:25 PM
For a serious issue like this I would
a) not drive the car any more until the parts are replaced and the leak resolved
b) don't screw around trying to save a buck, I personally would just get the dealer parts no matter what the cost.
c) the fuel-line disconnect tool is available at any "chain" auto parts store.
a) not drive the car any more until the parts are replaced and the leak resolved
b) don't screw around trying to save a buck, I personally would just get the dealer parts no matter what the cost.
c) the fuel-line disconnect tool is available at any "chain" auto parts store.
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