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Diesel leak?
Posted: 05 Jul 2012, 12:56
by B.J
I noticed an oily patch under the van the other day and on closer inspection it appears to be diesel.
I can't pinpoint it exactly as the van is on a hill. Are the pipes prone to rotting?
cheers
Re: Diesel leak?
Posted: 05 Jul 2012, 13:29
by lloydy
Mine were rotten, all replaced when tank straps done
Re: Diesel leak?
Posted: 05 Jul 2012, 13:57
by B.J
lloydy wrote:Mine were rotten, all replaced when tank straps done
So no 'tank drop' needed?
Re: Diesel leak?
Posted: 05 Jul 2012, 14:07
by lloydy
Mine were done when the tank was out, all the hoses on top of tank were replaced as well. Best to try and dry it all off and see where it's coming from. You might be lucky and be able to get to it.
Re: Diesel leak?
Posted: 06 Jul 2012, 08:32
by B.J
How do I drain the tank of fuel?
Re: Diesel leak?
Posted: 06 Jul 2012, 08:34
by lloydy
If you want to drain it just to change hoses, don't. Just clamp the pipe by the outlet
Re: Diesel leak?
Posted: 06 Jul 2012, 09:05
by B.J
Is the outlet the nipple type thingy at the top right of the picture?
Re: Diesel leak?
Posted: 06 Jul 2012, 09:10
by Macflai
Yes, you can cut one of the clamps of that hose, but be ready because a lot of diesel will come out!!
Re: Diesel leak?
Posted: 06 Jul 2012, 09:18
by lloydy
Yep, top right of pic, it sticks through hole in strap. I clamped the hose just there when I cut in a new fuel hose for my ebber