WTH...Smelling gas/Fuel pump went out

[BUNNY15]

Last thread update....

The mechanic located and repaired the leak. It was actually coming from a hole rubbed into the hard fuel line that is routed above the transmission, and was just dripping down the line, appearing to originate from somewhere else. Mechanic charged me $10 for supplies. Apparently for him it was an easy fix. No more leak or gas smell.

[jsbihn]

Hi Bunny,
I was scanning through the forums and found your post as of Feb of this year, and it sounds like a problem I am coming up with.

I wanted to look at the two pictures you posted on the 22 of Feb but it appears there is a issue with them and wondering if you could repost them, or send them to me.

Thanks

[BUNNY15]

Originally Posted by jsbihn

Hi Bunny,
I was scanning through the forums and found your post as of Feb of this year, and it sounds like a problem I am coming up with.

I wanted to look at the two pictures you posted on the 22 of Feb but it appears there is a issue with them and wondering if you could repost them, or send them to me.

Thanks

Unfortunately I have already deleted them from my phone, but I can tell you exactly where to look. If you can trace the hard fuel line from the rear of your vehicle where the fuel filter is, (should look like 3 lines kind of stacked on top of each other if I remember correctly near the frame rail. At some point the lines run upward and on top of the tranny. Just above the tranny, my hard line somehow rubbed against something, I assume the tranny and caused a small hole. Pay attention to the odor though because initially I didn't think it was that big of a deal. Thought the seal on the fuel pump wasn't seated correctly and fumes were escaping a little. Of course the day I decide to take it in, it starts dripping fuel like no body's business. Enough to make me too paranoid to drive the damn thing anymore without getting it fixed first. I smelled fuel for months before I noticed any leaks.

[jsbihn]

Thanks Tiffany,
I have had a gradually worsening smell of fuel for a while now, just no signs of a leak.... so of course I am where you are.... think it is the fuel pump seal that has somehow come unseated.

I just figure if I am under there I might as well look around and such.

I assume with the looks and setup of your rig that you trail or off road alot?

[BUNNY15]

Originally Posted by jsbihn

Thanks Tiffany,
I have had a gradually worsening smell of fuel for a while now, just no signs of a leak.... so of course I am where you are.... think it is the fuel pump seal that has somehow come unseated.

I just figure if I am under there I might as well look around and such.

I assume with the looks and setup of your rig that you trail or off road alot?

Actually I just did the lift in May, and due to several family and business trips since, and the month long shop visit in August,

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=44523

I have not truly had a real opportunity to test my big boy out properly. During the interim, I needed something to feed my soul which is why I,

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=44496

Happy camper now

[jsbihn]

Tiffany,
Do you happen to have the info on the repair (part numbers, labor, etc....) for your gas leak?
Turns out it looks like I might have the exact same leak as you did a few months ago

Thanks

[BUNNY15]

Originally Posted by jsbihn

Tiffany,
Do you happen to have the info on the repair (part numbers, labor, etc....) for your gas leak?
Turns out it looks like I might have the exact same leak as you did a few months ago

Thanks

Well the fuel line that I thought was going to have to be replaced was discontinued, but the good thing was I didn't need the whole line to begin with. For a $10 fix, my mechanic I believe just cut out a small portion before and after the hole where the leak was, and replaced it with aftermarket fuel line that I think had couplers on either end to connect it to the factory line. I can try looking underneath it when I get home to see if I can spot the repair and take a pic.

I will also send you a PM with the shops contact info so can verify what they actually used.