Questions tagged [fuel-leak]
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Small engine has gas or propane always turned on - will the fuel leak?
I have a gravity-fed-gas and propane dual-fuel pull-start 4-stroke portable generator which works well and with no problems. I am thinking of adding an add-on remote start so I don't have to go out to ...
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Reparing a pinhole leak in fuel line connector
My 2013 Civic developed a pinhole leak on the high pressure fuel line where it attaches to the fuel pump.
I'm considering repairing this leak using a fuel-proof sealant like Seal-All or JB Tankweld.
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Excessive leaking from injectors
I changed the timing chain and tensioner in a 1.6hdi diesel, so twin camshafts has a timing chain and tensioner connecting them. The chain didn't break rather it slipped 5 notches. The repair seemed ...
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Younger Engine or Head Gasket Replacement?
I have an issue on my engine which maybe can be resolved with ("only") a head gasket replacement (see details here).
An alternative to repairing the engine may be to replace it (I found an ...
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Confirming Head Gasket Only Culprit
Model: Mercedes Vito 638 108 CDI, 2.2L, 1999
Mileage: 270,000 Km.
My exact question is: Does my head gasket need to be replaced (is this the source of my problem), and is this the ONLY problem ...
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What is the most probable cause of this leak?
I’m heading over to purchase this 1998 Jeep Laredo and one of the photos online showed this leak on the underside. Any idea what it might be?
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In a 2004 Subaru Outback H3.0 (LL Bean) is there any way to repair a leaking fuel tank without removing it?
My fuel tank is leaking. On a 2004 Subaru Outback H3.0 (LL Bean) you need to remove the entire rear axle and exhaust components (and probably a few more things) to remove the fuel tank.
My Check ...
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Gas leaking from carburetor while ATV not running
I bought a Coolster (chinese) atv for my daughter and had to do some extensive work on it. But finally got it good as new, until today. I pulled the atv out of the shed for us to ride and started it. ...
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Fuel tank pressure - leaking gases and gasoline
Hi! A pleasure coming to this site, hope I knew about it before!
I own a VW Golf 4 R32 (euro), which from time to time, starts leaking gases and fuel from the fuel tank's cap. The amount of fuel ...
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Civic 2007 fuel smell when idle
I have a 2007 civic. For the last month the car has a faint gasoline smell in the cabin.
The smells only happens when :
*) The car is idling
*) Air is on.
It does NOT happen when
*) The car is ...
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Suzuki SD 110 cc
bike almost 9 years old, replaced carburetor once so it is 5 years working perfect. few days ago i changed gas filter because it was looking too sluggy. (petrol filter that not actually installed by ...
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Leaking fuel injector
If the body of a fuel injector is leaking (allegedly) and flooding a spark plug, there is any chance of fixing it cleaning the injectors or do I have to replace it 100%?
How can I determine which ...
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diesel spill (from broken injector return line), smokes when engine is hot, risk?
I had a broken return line on the diesel injectors in my Alfa 159.
I estimate from the fuel-gauge I lost about 15 liter of diesel in total during the 20 km or so I drove with the car after the leak ...
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Suspected slow leak in carb, mileage low only when time taken to consume fuel
I have a weird mileage issue in my CB Honda Hornet motorcycle. This is a version specific to India, https://auto.ndtv.com/honda-bikes/cb-hornet-160r
It has a 160cc engine.
During the first 1000 Kms, ...
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2005 BMW r1150r leaking gas
I have a 2005 BMW r1150r and I am getting a constant drip of gas coming from both vent tubes that run down near the right foot peg. I have removed the tank and replaced the fuel pump inside and also ...
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Fuel filler neck has 1 broken pipe of 3. What is its purpose?
I'm trying to fix a gas leak in my filler neck before a 2000 mile trip on 6/28/17...
2002 Mitsubishi Elcipse 3.0L
I just pulled off my wheel and the filler neck cover and found 1 of the 3 pipes ...
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2005 Ford Escape engine block exuding gas fumes
Noticed a couple months back that fumes were entering the cabin through the ventilation. This occurred immediately after I had performed some work replacing the powertrain control module, all the ...
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1998 Honda ST1100 gas leak
I had 2 gas leaks on my 1998 Honda ST1100 in last 12 moths. Only when the engine is on. When turn off it stops. Both times happened after sitting in my garage for couple of weeks. And both times, ...
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