Fuel leaking from the rear
Fuel leaking from the rear
Walking back to the car after paying for my fuel and noticed a big puddle under the back. It was more than dripping out and definitely fuel. Can't see anything leaking out of the main filler pipe but it's dripping down from the top of this other little pipe. I haven't been filling it up to the brim for a few weeks now but noticed my economy has gone down to 26mpg this and the previous fill so seems like a recent thing. Doesn't look too expensive but does need to get sorted pretty quick. Anyone had similar or got any thoughts on repair? Thanks.
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1989 340 1.7 GLE
Re: Fuel leaking from the rear
The first petrol hose to leak is usually one inside the boot behind the trim panel. Quite easy to replace. The ones underneath are harder to replace but do-able.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
Re: Fuel leaking from the rear
Take the left hand inner boot trim panel off and you will see several hoses, 3/4" and 1/4" from memory is what you need, but do check, it's been a month or so since I did one and my memory is terrible
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
Re: Fuel leaking from the rear
Thanks both. Just to check is it just the hose I might need to replace or any gaskets/retaining clips etc?
1989 340 1.7 GLE
Re: Fuel leaking from the rear
I've found most rubber fuel hoses need replaced after about 15 years. Injection ones last a bit better.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: Fuel leaking from the rear
Hello, some of the jubilee clips may get knackered when you undo them or do them up again so its worth having a few spares....
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
Re: Fuel leaking from the rear
I have no idea what reference I was using for left hand. Drivers side, i.e. petrol cap side. May that can be construed as left if you stand on your head or something 
Those clips are normally crimped ones, so one use and you'll need new
Those clips are normally crimped ones, so one use and you'll need new
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
Re: Fuel leaking from the rear
Ohhhhhh yeah, thanks for the reminder - I completely forgot they are crimped so, of course, not re-useable ever, ever, ever!! Duh!!
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
Re: Fuel leaking from the rear
This reference is clearly for us Aussies as .... ah you know the old down under thing.Chris_C wrote:Take the left hand inner boot trim panel off and you will see several hoses, 3/4" and 1/4" from memory is what you need, but do check, it's been a month or so since I did one and my memory is terrible
Mine is leaking from the top of the tank there is to hoses one about 1/2" and the other 1/4" both are wet with petrol after I filled it to the brim.
1985 360 GLT hatch.