Thread: Fuel Leak... maybe
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Old 22-06-2011, 11:38 PM
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Check the seals on the top of the tank.

Open the boot and remove the carpeting.

You will see two panels just behind the rear seat. One is round and the other is oval.

Remove the round panel first and you will see the top of the fuel tank. There will be another panel underneath this with an electrical connector and some hoses running into it. Disconnect all that and un bolt the panel and lift it off the tank. There is supposed to be a seal between that panel and the tank. If it has ever been removed before it could have been installed incorrectly or it could have just deteriorated. Replace it if necessary and put every thing back together.

If you dont find the cause of the leak, check the other side with the oval panel. This side contains the fuel pump assembly. If the fuel pump has ever been upgraded, the seal may have not been re-installed correctly. If the seal is ok. NOW is a good time to replace the fuel pump with an upgraded Walbro fuel pump. A good increase in flow and insurance for future modifications.
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