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Leak from fuel filter

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Hi,

I have just noticed some fuel on the ground under my van. It seems to be tricking down the fuel filter onto the cables and on the ground.

https://imgur.com/a/KwoXp3z

Any suggestions on how to fix this please?
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thats a fuel pump, check if its leaking from the pump or the pipework, if its from the pump itself it will need replacing, if its from the pipework that will need addressing, either replacing or tighten the clips

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Before anyone else says it - get rid of those jubilee clips and use proper hose clips.
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davidoft1 wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 09:44 thats a fuel pump, check if its leaking from the pump or the pipework, if its from the pump itself it will need replacing, if its from the pipework that will need addressing, either replacing or tighten the clips

Thanks, its it a leak from the filter itself. Have ordered a replacement.
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Oldiebut goodie wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:17 Before anyone else says it - get rid of those jubilee clips and use proper hose clips.

Thanks! Did you mean something like this?
https://www.halfords.com/tools/fuses-el ... aGEALw_wcB
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What filter? There isn't one in the picture.
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fernsd wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:37
Oldiebut goodie wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:17 Before anyone else says it - get rid of those jubilee clips and use proper hose clips.

Thanks! Did you mean something like this?
https://www.halfords.com/tools/fuses-el ... aGEALw_wcB

Yes - jubilee clips tend to close in an oval in the small sizes leading to leaks.
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Re: Leak from fuel filter

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Oldiebut goodie wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:40
fernsd wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:37
Oldiebut goodie wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:17 Before anyone else says it - get rid of those jubilee clips and use proper hose clips.

Thanks! Did you mean something like this?
https://www.halfords.com/tools/fuses-el ... aGEALw_wcB

Yes - jubilee clips tend to close in an oval in the small sizes leading to leaks.

Thanks! Will get those changed.

Sorry meant to say fuel pump, please see image below:
https://imgur.com/a/N2ZBvTg
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fernsd wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:37
Oldiebut goodie wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:17 Before anyone else says it - get rid of those jubilee clips and use proper hose clips.

Thanks! Did you mean something like this?
https://www.halfords.com/tools/fuses-el ... aGEALw_wcB

Yes :)

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