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Title: possible fuel leak
Post by: jonw79 on May 09, 2015, 11:40:44 AM
I have a galaxy mk3 1.8tdci 07 and possible have a fuel leak but cant find the source.
If anyone has any knowledge of possible locations please contact me, also could be helpful if any photos of areas as well.

Thankyou all
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: insanitybeard on May 09, 2015, 12:29:16 PM
For you to suspect a fuel leak there must be some evidence of leakage, is an area wet with fuel or can you just smell it?
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: jonw79 on May 09, 2015, 12:34:28 PM
Its both can smell the fuel without running the engine and noticing fulid on the floor under the car.
I have taken off the under tray and its wet but we have had alot of rain but can smell the fuel
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: insanitybeard on May 09, 2015, 12:44:21 PM
Right, so it's in the engine bay area? And it's enough to leave fuel on the floor if you leave the vehicle parked overnight? If this is the case I would try leaving the undertray off and after letting the vehicle sit overnight see whereabouts the fuel has landed on the floor the following day (you need a dry day/night ideally!), this should help narrow down where any fuel is leaking from- e.g, front or rear of engine, drivers or passengers side etc.
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: jonw79 on May 09, 2015, 07:06:47 PM
Have possibly found the problem, there are bubbles around an inlet. Oh bugger.
I think its going to be expensive as i dont work at mo got made redundant and money is tight as a gnats arse.
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: jonw79 on May 09, 2015, 07:53:10 PM
Correction to previous comment its not the inlet its an injector
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: insanitybeard on May 09, 2015, 08:59:41 PM
That's not necessarily major aggro to sort, it could be something as simple as a loose union or leaking return pipe or something, can you post a picture of the area it's leaking from?
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: jonw79 on May 09, 2015, 09:10:48 PM
Will see if i can take a photo or quick film of the problem tomorrow
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: jonw79 on May 10, 2015, 11:37:47 AM
Small video of problem
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: jonw79 on May 10, 2015, 12:18:02 PM
Cant upload any videos or pictures can anyone help with how to
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: Chrispb on May 10, 2015, 12:41:24 PM
See below for help with pictures.

https://www.fordmpv.com/smf2/site-suggestions-and-problems/uploading-pictures-to-the-forum/

Video's you will need to upload to you tube then copy the link in the post.
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: jonw79 on May 10, 2015, 03:02:16 PM
Have tried doing the resizing of the video but still wont upload, please can i pass the video onto someone who could upload it for me
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: Chrispb on May 10, 2015, 05:53:34 PM
you can try emailing them to me.

chris@fordmpv.com (http://chris@fordmpv.com)
Title: Re: possible fuel leak
Post by: jonw79 on May 10, 2015, 07:55:35 PM
Hi chris

I have tried to trim the video down as its to large to send by email.
Im going to a local garage tomorrow and have a word with them about the problem.
I had a friend have a look and he thinks it could be the seals the have gone cause the engine runs ok without cutting out. But will c what the garage says tomorrow

Thanks again