Please help. I recently purchased a peugeot 205 auto and noticed a smell of petrol after driving. I checked under the car (engine off) and couldn't see any leaks. However when engine is on there's a small petrol leak (1 drop per second) under the car (drivers side, near engine). Is it just a case of changing a leaky pipe or could be be an expensive job?
2007-01-10 00:50:59 · 8 answers · asked by mileslane2003 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
An expensive fuel pump replacement needed it would seem.
2007-01-10 00:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fuel pump only operates with the engine running so it could be that (and therefore expensive). But similarly it could just be a rusted fuel pipe. Get yourself a Haynes manual, find out where the fuel pump is and then compare to where your leak is. It goes withouth saying that petrol leaks are potentially very dangerous - way more than diesel because it ignites at a lower temperature - so get it fixed quick!
Good luck
2007-01-10 09:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by frenziedmonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fault is either the pump, or the pipe between the pump and carburetter. Find the leak and get down your scrapyard for the replacement parts ASAP.
2007-01-10 09:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by gino m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be just a perished pipe, possibly at the fuel filter. Don't run the car, get it sorted, this is potentially very dangerous.
2007-01-10 09:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a pipe.... the best advice is garage it...it may cost a few bob..however it is a bit dodgy to drive like that.
2007-01-12 14:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bought it from a dealer, I presume it's got a warranty. Whatever, get it fixed, it's dangerous!
2007-01-10 09:22:50 · answer #6 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever get it fixed and now
2007-01-10 08:56:17 · answer #7 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesn't mater what it costs its got to be seen to fast
2007-01-13 10:49:09 · answer #8 · answered by NIGEL R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋