Hey, I recently had a new engine installed to my car. My car is a 95 Dodge Intrepid, the engine is a V6 3.5. Well, I noticed shortly after I got the car back with the new engine, I had a gas leak. It seemed like a pretty bad one too because the gas gage was going down rather quickly and I was leaving tire tracks (gas tracks). I had some buddies who are pretty "car smart" take a look to find the leak and to my surprise, it was coming from the ENGINE! I was told a good chunk of the bottom of the engine was covered in gas. Do you guys have any idea what the problem could be? Could this be a major issue?
2006-09-26 18:34:35 · 6 answers · asked by big_b_860 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It could be a major problem depending upon where exactly the leak is happening.
It could be as simple as the fuel jet not being connected properly to the engine. But it could also mean a lot of other worse things like one of the pistons being bad.
Whenever gas leaks near the engine, the bottom of the engine would be covered in gas. It is afterall the bottom, and fluids flow down.
But the real danger is that when the engine gets heated, the fuel on the outside can catch fire... So I suggest you don't drive the car around, and get it fixed immediately.
2006-09-26 18:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by Kidambi A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with race21. Probably an o-ring on the fuel rail. Definitely don't drive it and have it towed back to the garage where you had the work done. MAKE THEM PAY FOR IT. It's their fault anyhow. When you do get it repaired, make sure you get the engine cleaned and watch out for any more leaks (gas or otherwise). If the repair was done by a reputable garage, they should stand behind their work for at least 60 days or more. Good luck!
2006-09-26 18:52:23 · answer #2 · answered by Powder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, when they installed the engine, they cut a o-ring on the fuel
line to the injectors. Do not drive it!!!!! have it towed back to the place where you had the work done. Make them pay for it.
2006-09-26 18:44:22 · answer #3 · answered by race21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok.....ANY time gas is leaking it is a MAJOR problem; one that can kill you, and in a particularly nasty, fiery way.
DO NOT drive, or even start, your car until the source of the leak has been pinpointed and fixed.
Do not smoke anywhere within 25 feet of your car.
Have your vehicle inspected by a qualified professional.
2006-09-26 18:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably very minor fix. DON'T DRIVE IT!!!!!! Take it back to whoever put the engine in for you, if they give you a hard time then take it somewhere else.
2006-09-26 23:08:13 · answer #5 · answered by want2wild 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Powder and Race21 are both right!, do not drive it. if the company who did it is reputable, , they should fix it.
2006-09-26 20:04:06 · answer #6 · answered by tim s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋