Technical Main Fuel Line

[Stule12]

Wondered if anyone has any words of wisdom.

Had a smell of fuel in 1.4 punto when in use. Followed the fuel system around and found a burst in the fuel line spraying out as the pipe drops and turns from the tank to the trunking along the underbody.

Looks like a continous pipe from the engine bay up to the tank but need to get it elevated and the wheel arch covers out to see connectors i guess.

Can’t seem to find the part from a google search so really looking for advice on sourcing it ( fiat specialist?) and any advice for best way to access. Currently thinking on stands on one side with wheel arch trims out might reveal connectors?

 

[bugsymike]

Wondered if anyone has any words of wisdom.

Had a smell of fuel in 1.4 punto when in use. Followed the fuel system around and found a burst in the fuel line spraying out as the pipe drops and turns from the tank to the trunking along the underbody.

Looks like a continous pipe from the engine bay up to the tank but need to get it elevated and the wheel arch covers out to see connectors i guess.

Can’t seem to find the part from a google search so really looking for advice on sourcing it ( fiat specialist?) and any advice for best way to access. Currently thinking on stands on one side with wheel arch trims out might reveal connectors?

Only experience of similar was a Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel with twin moulded pipes , flow and return , it was leaking at one of the connector seals and Fiat wanted £200 for the complete assembly.
As that model didn't have a pump in the tank being non turbo relying on the injector pump to "suck " the fuel from the tank I was able to repair with some new rubber fuel line and clips.
However petrol being more volatile than diesel a new genuine pipe may be the safest option.
As they say "better to be dead before cremation"

 

[varesecrazy]

Wondered if anyone has any words of wisdom.

Had a smell of fuel in 1.4 punto when in use. Followed the fuel system around and found a burst in the fuel line spraying out as the pipe drops and turns from the tank to the trunking along the underbody.

Looks like a continous pipe from the engine bay up to the tank but need to get it elevated and the wheel arch covers out to see connectors i guess.

Can’t seem to find the part from a google search so really looking for advice on sourcing it ( fiat specialist?) and any advice for best way to access. Currently thinking on stands on one side with wheel arch trims out might reveal connectors?

Hi

Probably unchanged from the grande punto

Rodents chewing them isnt unheard of..

Have a look at this link for the FIAT parts info

10201/00 - FUEL TANK PIPING

FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (2005-2008)

eper.fiatforum.com

 

[Stule12]

Only experience of similar was a Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel with twin moulded pipes , flow and return , it was leaking at one of the connector seals and Fiat wanted £200 for the complete assembly.
As that model didn't have a pump in the tank being non turbo relying on the injector pump to "suck " the fuel from the tank I was able to repair with some new rubber fuel line and clips.
However petrol being more volatile than diesel a new genuine pipe may be the safest option.
As they say "better to be dead before cremation"

Thanks. Sounds sensible ill see how much fiat want for the part.

 

[varesecrazy]

Thanks. Sounds sensible ill see how much fiat want for the part.

A used one is probably @£30

Common enough thing in the panda section..

Does the ePER show it as several sections..or 1 long length??

 

[Stule12]

A used one is probably @£30

Common enough thing in the panda section..

Does the ePER show it as several sections..or 1 long length??

Thanks hadn't used EPER, it shows it as two pieces with a connector in line with the front wheel joining the front and rear section.

Its a 2012 car but very good chance its the same as the 2005 car on EPER looks much the same.

I'll see if I can track the joint down, fingers crossed as it would make it a whole lot easier I suspect.

 

[varesecrazy]

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