Spooled Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hey guys - I've started smelling raw fuel when I turn my heater on. I checked under the hood, and it definitely smells stronger from the driver's side. I've inspected the fuel lines on the passenger side, as well as the injector seals, and the rubber hose at the front of the fuel rail, and they all look good. However, I notice there is one rubber fuel hose on the back of the motor that I can't see well enough, and I'm unable to really inspect the injector seals on the driver's side, since the intake plenum covers it. Is there an area on VG30E WD's that is more prone to leaking? I'm probably going to be taking the plenum off anyway, as I have new lifters to go in both heads to get rid of my awful tick. (already replaced broken manifold studs and installed Thorleys) But I wasn't quite ready to do that, and won't be driving my Pathy until I get the fuel leak taken care of. Any thoughts? Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pimpness Monster Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hey guys - I've started smelling raw fuel when I turn my heater on. I checked under the hood, and it definitely smells stronger from the driver's side. I've inspected the fuel lines on the passenger side, as well as the injector seals, and the rubber hose at the front of the fuel rail, and they all look good. However, I notice there is one rubber fuel hose on the back of the motor that I can't see well enough, and I'm unable to really inspect the injector seals on the driver's side, since the intake plenum covers it. Is there an area on VG30E WD's that is more prone to leaking? I'm probably going to be taking the plenum off anyway, as I have new lifters to go in both heads to get rid of my awful tick. (already replaced broken manifold studs and installed Thorleys) But I wasn't quite ready to do that, and won't be driving my Pathy until I get the fuel leak taken care of. Any thoughts? Much appreciated! It seems to usually be the rubber connection hose that fits between the two metal fuel rails at the front of the engine, little to the left and behind the dist cap cover. My clamps were loose on both sides, causing fuel smell every morning in the cab. Snugged 'em up and it's now fine. A coworker had the same deal on his hardbody. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 You can see the back hose with a inspection mirror and a flash light... If you find it to be the source, I would recomend changing both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 That hose between the fuel rails - you need to tighten the clamps on each end to rule it them out as these clamps are prone to loosening up. A visual check won't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 a visual check will work if you look just after you start the engine. If leaking, the raw fuel that leaked wouldn't have time to evap off yet. Hose will be wet with gas. Easier to see if you have a dirty engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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