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jez_anderson

jez_anderson

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I took the car out for a drive yesterday for the first time in about a month. It was great. [FONT=verdana,geneva"] [FONT=verdana,geneva"]When I have looked this morning there is a small pool of blackish liquid underneath the car. Its about a foot in front of the rear drivers side wheel, and a foot underneath the car from the door. Probably above where the passenger footwell must be. It smells petrol based.[FONT=verdana,geneva"] [FONT=verdana,geneva"]The car has never dripped anything before. Its not dripping now and the pool is only about the size of a CD. [FONT=verdana,geneva"] [FONT=verdana,geneva"]Anyone know what it might be? and what I need to do about it?[FONT=verdana,geneva"] [FONT=verdana,geneva"]Thanks[FONT=verdana,geneva"]
 
Jez,

What is the liquid? Oil, petrol, water, anti-freeze? Rub some between your fingers and taste a little on the end of your tongue (only a little!) If it is anti-freeze (i.e. rad leak) then it will taste sweet. But this is unlikely given the location of the puddle, from your description.

Best case scenario - you drove in the rain, and the car collected some water on the bodywork, which trickled out when it was on the level again. Worst case, engine oil or gearbox oil. Or fuel pipes leaking.


Oli.
 
Fuel and brake fluid are carried above that sort of position and both lines are prone to corroding.
 
Assuming this is the case. Stupid question may be but would it be safe to drive to the garage or do I need a pick up?
 
Have you had the fuel filter replaced recently? Once, mine wasn't 100% tightened and it had a very minor weepage until nipped up with a spanner.

Best to get under the car in daylight and have a look up, you'll spot where its coming from quite easily if the underside is dry. Hope for a loose union rather than weepy pipes [:eek:]
 
When I have looked this morning there is a small pool of blackish liquid underneath the car. Its about a foot in front of the rear drivers side wheel, and a foot underneath the car from the door. Probably above where the passenger footwell must be. It smells petrol based.
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thats about the position where the fuel pipes run along the floor pan and then return up behind the rear seats and thence onto the fuel tank. It has been pointed out to me that this is the prime area for fuel pipe corrosion.

IIRC there are posts that suggest replacing this section with flex pipes is the cheapest and certainly easiest solution.
 
ORIGINAL: Hilux

When I have looked this morning there is a small pool of blackish liquid underneath the car. Its about a foot in front of the rear drivers side wheel, and a foot underneath the car from the door. Probably above where the passenger footwell must be. It smells petrol based.
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thats about the position where the fuel pipes run along the floor pan and then return up behind the rear seats and thence onto the fuel tank. It has been pointed out to me that this is the prime area for fuel pipe corrosion.

IIRC there are posts that suggest replacing this section with flex pipes is the cheapest and certainly easiest solution.
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Thanks for this. Having go it to a garage what you have described is indeed what had happened and they replaced the problem part with a flexi-hose. Cost me £40. I hope to sleep tonight now.
 
Did they just use some rubber hose and jubilee clips and cut out the rusted section?

If so, I am not sure I would trust that, as the S2 fuel pressure is 3.8 Bar minimum and the ends of the rigid pipe will not have flares to help retain the hose.

If you have any doubt, get a second opinion on the repair, which will be cheap in comparison with a burnt out car.

If on the other hand they used a crimped high pressure hose with compression fittings designed for this purpose, then that should be ok.
 
What they have done is cut out the corroded section of the metal hose and replaced it a "rubber" fuel hose.

I think they have used Terry Powergrip hose clips but need to look more closely.

Jubliee clip by anyother name?
 
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