Replacing A class Fuel Pipe?

[steve.o]

HI
anyone replaced the full pipe ,front to rear?
where does it run to from ( around ) does tank have to come of?
thanks
steve.
P.s i have A.R c.d.

 

[Howard]

Why do you need to replace the whole pipe ?

 

[steve.o]

fuel pipe

Local garage had it up on a ramp due to it leaking, when they checked
full fuel pipe its exstreamly rusty all over , and it leaking in a few places,
The car came from a costal area ,which exsplains the rust , garage said they didn,t really want to do the job as it means possibly removing the tank,and they could,nt see how the pipe was rooted, so could,nt give me a price for the work" pity as i like the car, now on evil bay , will put in on here over weekend,
thanks
steve.

 

[horgantrevor]

madness they only leak near engine usually

and no the tank those not need to come out

get a second price on work

 

[Howard]

Extremely unlikely that the pipe would be leaking from the whole length due to rust , i don't think it is even steel pipe is it ?

The A classes leak from two rubber pipes just at the back of the engine , you can fix it yourself in about 10 minutes.

Are you noticing multiple puddles of fuel under the car ? take the undertrays off , and run the car while stationary for a bit , you will see fuel coming out if it is leaking ( doubtful ) .

The A classes did used to have problems with the petrol tank leaking around the neck and the smell getting in the car ( ours was replaced under warrnty before we owned the car , we have the paperwork )

I very much doubt if the whole pipe needs replacing , get a second opinion.

 

[steve.o]

fuel pipe

Hi
fuel leaks under pressure, cab smells bad for few days
then it gets a little easy,er,
may try the rubber pipes , but as i have neither the time or
a place to work on the car ,so have out it on here and evil bay ,
unless i can find someone to check car out for me and price the job , thanks
steve.

 

[Howard]

Where do you live ?

Can you see puddles under the car after the car has been running stationary for a few minutes ?

As i said earlier , extremely unlikely that the main fuel pipe is leaking due to 'rust' .

If you can answer the questions , we may be able to advise , and then when you go to the garage , you are forearmed rather than going in blind.

 

[steve.o]

Hi
in manchetser , just started car and reversed back few meters and their was a fresh trail ,none their befor i started,
thanks steve.

 

[Howard]

Sure that isn't condensation from the exhaust ?

I only ask as the A class has a plastic undertray ( which encloses the fuel pipes , so nothing would drip out of it ) ...

 

[steve.o]

Leak

HI
petrol for sure, as i touched it and their was strong smell
of petrol , and even stood by the car you get strong intense smell of petrol, walked back later and nearly gone,
steve.

 

[219]

If the fuel pipe is rusty , also check the brake pipes a they will have been exposed to the same corrosion .

 

[219]

Steve , your advert does not mention which model the car is - A140 , A160 , A190 ???

A prospective buyer might find this useful .

Sorry , can't reply in the ad thread .

 

[area51]

As mentioned previously, the short length of rubber fuel hose in the engine bay is the usual suspect for leaks [best to fit a new hose and new clips].

I also had to replace the hose that connects the fuel filter to the metal fuel line on mine [fuel smell in car].

I think reference is made on Loftys' site to one case where the metal fuel line that runs up the bulkhead into the engine bay had rusted through?

Chris

 

[horgantrevor]

yes try loftys a class home page he will have pictures and details on how to fix