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| TROJANMAN |
  May 30 2006, 09:33 AM
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Looks nice in pictures.........  Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None  |
I am not there to help him, but want to try and point him in the right direction.
I will link this thread to him and see if he can chime in My mom called me this morning freaking out because there was gas all over the gargage floor. Bummer too, because they were planning to drive the car to big bear this weekend. A few questions: Are the only places the gas can leak from, a fuel line and the tank? He has been daily driving the car and had no signs of leaks. previously to that, the car sat in the PO's garage for a few months. But prior to that, the PO was driving it daily 200 miles. Did something maybe just go dry? Where is the best place for him to get replacement fuel lines in so cal? I am going to have him replace all of the lines out of precaution. Anything else he should check? thanks guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Allan |
May 30 2006, 09:40 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Could they tell where it was coming from under the car? Front, middle?
It's either got to be from under the tank or somewhere in the engine bay. I doubt that one of the center tunnel lines ruptured but I guess it's a possibility. The hose can be found at any decent import parts place. |
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| So.Cal.914 |
May 30 2006, 09:44 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
It can also leak at the fuel pump. Those fabric lines are horrable, the ones under
the tank are notorious for leaking. All of that fabric line should be replaced. In my opinion. |
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| TROJANMAN |
May 30 2006, 10:25 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
Spoke to dad
It was leaking from the front Fuel pump is still in the rear i'ts a 74 1.8 |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 30 2006, 10:28 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
its gotta be the tank connections.
the cloth braided hose seems to dry out and leak.... |
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| SirAndy |
May 30 2006, 10:34 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
how much gas did he have in the tank? more than half full? and there's still gas in the tank, but it doesn't leak anymore?
if so, the tank has rusted through where it sits on the felt pads, about half way between bottom and top of the tank ... if the tank connections/hoses are leaking, his tank will be empty (or close to empty)! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
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| TROJANMAN |
May 30 2006, 10:36 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
he siphoned 8 gallons out of the tank
sounds like he needs to pull the front tank would this be a good time to relocate the fuel pump? |
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| Tobra |
May 30 2006, 02:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,453 Joined: 22-August 05 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 4,634 |
yes
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| JoeSharp |
May 30 2006, 04:04 PM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Greg: Where is he located?
:PERMAGRIN: Joe |
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| TROJANMAN |
May 30 2006, 04:56 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
just over the hill from you in Hacienda Heights
i was talking to him about hosting a BBQ this weekend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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