Pipe deterioration

[rattusrattus13]

hi folks just bought a 1995 2.2 petrol lwb frounti haven't had chance to drive her very for as got a real bad petrol smell to the extent of having it towed home, the main fuel line from the fuel tank was widdling fuel out just thought you may need to be aware of this if not already known about as i missed this when looking over the car as all pipes looked good it did 30 miles before the fuel gauge was moving way too fast , thank fully my kids went in it ,

[I Live For FOG]

pipes to deteriorate we have had this on both petrol and diesel models

for a car 13 years old its quite normal rubber has shelf life of 5 years and should be replaced if any deteration is visable

the 2.2dti and B series also have pipes deterioting and they are a lot younger

rubber pipes need checking as part of service especially on chassis


weather sunlight and tempeture all have an effect on the performance of rubber

[brachunky]

hi folks jujst bought a 1995 2.2 petrol lwb frounti havent had chance to drive her very for as got a real bad petrol smell to the extent of havin it towed home, the main fuel line from the fuel tank was widdling fuel out just thought you may need to be aware of this if not allready nown about as i misssed this when looking over the car as all pipes looked good it did 30 miles befor the fuel gage was moving way too fast , thank fully my kids wernt in it ,

Its a pretty simple replacement exercise apart from the the rubber pipes to the fuel pump.The tank will have to be dropped to do this.Not difficult and there are many posts discussing the subject on here

[rattusrattus13]

cheers folks am having all fuel pipes from top to tow replaced profecionaly as I cant get under it or have the time at the moment, i no it will cost me a bit but atleast it will be safe and being petrol I wanted it don right