S80: General - Fuel Leak When Filling

glengibson · Sep 2nd, 2018, 21:42

Everytime i put diesel in the car it drips slightly from underneath, had a look and cant see anything. im presuming the 2 pipes that come from the filler cap area have been rubbing and over time worn through. I cant see this without taking it apart.
Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem?

Cheers

glengibson · Oct 11th, 2018, 21:57

Anyone? thanks

Peter86 · Oct 12th, 2018, 13:58

Double check the fuel filter housing isn't cracked.
I had a slow drip in mine but turned out the fuel filter housing seal had perished. Obviously hadn't been changed by previous owner or dealership.
If you do it go OEM. Garage that did mine put aftermarket one on and it was worse, they then put OEM on and been perfect since.

Sep 2nd, 2018, 21:42	#1
glengibson Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 22:36 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hull	Fuel Leak When Filling Everytime i put diesel in the car it drips slightly from underneath, had a look and cant see anything. im presuming the 2 pipes that come from the filler cap area have been rubbing and over time worn through. I cant see this without taking it apart. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem? Cheers

Oct 12th, 2018, 13:58	#3
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	Double check the fuel filter housing isn't cracked. I had a slow drip in mine but turned out the fuel filter housing seal had perished. Obviously hadn't been changed by previous owner or dealership. If you do it go OEM. Garage that did mine put aftermarket one on and it was worse, they then put OEM on and been perfect since. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Oct 11th, 2018, 21:57	#2
glengibson Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 22:36 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hull	Anyone? thanks

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