gas leak
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gas leak
I have a 79 Corvette that is leaking gas from behind the driverside front tire. I hadn't driven it for a while because of kids, work, etc..so when I went to try and move it to a different spot in my garage it wouldn't start and then I noticed a small drip of gas coming from behind the tire. How difficult will this be to fix and what are my options? Thanks.
Melting Slicks
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
This is an extremely dangerous situation if the car is inside a garage. The fumes can build and a spark from a water heater or like can ignite and you will have other problems. If the car is outside and you run it, the gas can easily start a car fire and the leak will be the least of your problem. The fuel pump is located in the area of your front passengers side tire and a charcoal emissions cannister is located behind the drivers side front tire. I can only speculate on the cause of the leaking, but regardless; the leak needs to be fixed asap or sooner to neutralize the potential hazard. Identify the specific source of the leak and someone can assist you. In the mean time, prevent a fire or explosion.
Last edited by Red 69; Oct 7, 2007 at 06:30 PM.
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Can't tell you anything about difficulty until you can tell us what the source of the leak is.
Do not drive the car with a known fuel leak. It never takes much to get it on a hot exhaust part and then
Do not drive the car with a known fuel leak. It never takes much to get it on a hot exhaust part and then
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
79's the fuel line and fuel pump are on the passanger side of the car, unless someone has changed the fuel system.
If you can't fix the leak right away, at least find the rubber fuel line at the tank and pinch it off to stop the drip.
If you can't fix the leak right away, at least find the rubber fuel line at the tank and pinch it off to stop the drip.
