Fuel hose leak:is it common on R33s?

[ausdrift]

Fuel hose leak:is it common on R33s?

So I was under the back of the car on the weekend and saw this staining on the tank which makes me think I have some kind of leak.

Just wanna know, has this happened to you? Is it literally degraded fuel lines which need replacing? or not? What size, how much length should I replace? etc

I have noticed fuel economy is poorer than I expect it should be and I suspect its related.

Thanks

 

[Coullsy]

Mine also has a leak, Iv checked the lines coming from the pump on mine and they seamed ok, I have a feeling that it's ether the upper part of the tank or the filler hose as mine only leaks when I fill it right up.

Is yours consistently leaking?

[hardsteppa]

on the outside like that, I would have thought no. But I replace most rubber hose on the car anyway, cos, it's old now.

Now I have a request of you  can you post up, or pm, some more pics of that chassis bracing.

[Duncan]

Both posters are most likely due to the seal around the tank lid, not the actual fuel lines themselves.  Lots of shops don't get the lid right if they have been in the tank to change to pump or inspect the level sender.

Take the cover off inside the car and undo the large plastic ring, a large bladed screwdriver/pry bar and gentle taps from a hammer will do the trick.  Then inspect the rubber seal for damage or cracks (it's probably OK), then carefully reseat it, spray some wd40 on the plastic ring and carefully screw it back on. Because it's such a large thread its easy to cross thread it which will make it seem like it is sealed properly when it isn't.

[Coullsy]

Thanks for that, im putting a high flow pump in soon so i will make sure i pay extra attention to this when re-assembling.

[Greekos]

fuel leaks suck, and fuel pumps that haven't been installed correctly can cost you big time!!

that screw on fuel tank seal is a huge pain in the butt

[ausdrift]

I changed the fuel pump and initially had trouble getting the rubber ring back on (bought a new one). Second time around I installed it correctly and it went on smooth. That said, getting back to the top of the tank and inspecting may be the smart option.

And with the 1000s of pics of my car, you'd think Id have more of the bracing... but here goes