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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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I noticed a small trail in my driveway yesterday. I thought it was an oil leak and jacked the car up to check it out. All the likely leakers in the rear were dry.

This morning after starting it up it leaked quite a lot of gas. I took the other car to work but I'm wondering if there are any common problems that would create a leak from the left gas take only when the car is running.
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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Fuel filter.When the filter leaks, the fuel drips onto the tank shield and it appears to be coming from somewhere other than the filter. Run the rears up on ramps and take a look at the filter, it's tucked up on the frame rail above the left exhaust pipe.PITA to service on a A4. Chuck.

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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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That sounds like it! Thanks
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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And C5chines is the winner. Just heard from the shop and it's a leaking fuel filter....

Cheap repair means I can get the MCM hood
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