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Old 10-05-2004   #1
 
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fuel leak

Hi everyone
I have a fuel leak problem with my punto (1100cc sx 1997)
I got out of my car the other day after driving it and noticed that there was fuel dripping from underneath.On closer inspection the leak seems to be coming from the fuel line next to the fuel tank, close to the rear wheel arch.

The leak stops after a while,but starts again when i drive it.
The leak seems to be coming from a rubber joint on the fuel line.

Has anyone got any advice on this problem
Many thanks in advance
Tommyd
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Dont drive it and get it sorted. it will leak when driveing because the fuel will be flowing and its an injection.
im not sure how dangerous it is but it sounds like a priority job. u dont want a chip or stone in the road to light any leak or maybe you could end up-->[xx(]

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yeah get it sorted, you should be ok and chance of blowing up is small lol oh and if you are a smoker dont throw ya cigaret out the window.

serioulsy you will lose petrol wich costs you money, the petrol melts tarmac so were ever you park you will mark ground. and is allways slightly risky fire wise.

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Hi. I have just recently had the same problem with my car. Took it to a garage and got it sorted for £30.

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Its sounds like the fuel filter is leaking to me, its just needs replacing
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Re: fuel leak

Fuel filter? I have the same problem with mine... where is the fuel filter? is it easy to get to. I can't see my leak it comes from behind near the breather hose (a black ribbed thingie)...
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