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 Post subject: smelt fuel driving home
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:09 pm 
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hey guys

today in my xf ute i smelt a fuel smell on way home it went away but then came back after 10 mins or so

i got under the ute and checked the fuel lines but no leaks
checked under the bonnet no sign of a leak there

could there be a leak in the where the fuel tank is in the ute?

anyhelp would be great

 

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 Post subject: Re: smelt fuel driving home
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:57 pm 
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check to see if the fuel cap is on tight.

on mine when you throw it around corners the fuel cap allows fuel to leak out down the side of the ute, leaving a trail of fuel behind on the paintwork and a strong petrol smell.

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 Post subject: Re: smelt fuel driving home
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:34 pm 
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hey

thanks for stopping by

full cap is brand new and tight

but thanx for advice

maybe i should just replace all the lines

 

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 Post subject: Re: smelt fuel driving home
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:49 pm 
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does the exhaust protrude the tub?

 

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 Post subject: Re: smelt fuel driving home
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:52 pm 
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i'd be inclined to take the air cleaner off start the car and watch for leaks, especially around the fuel pump and carby, thats where i normally find them
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 Post subject: Re: smelt fuel driving home
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:53 pm 
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hey mate

ummm the end sits flush with the tailgate

 

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 Post subject: Re: smelt fuel driving home
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:38 pm 
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found problem its the fuel sender is leaking out top does anyone know where i can get one fast?

 

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