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    petrol leak

    is there any usual places a 1.8 16v leaks from i got a leak on the drivers side but dont kno were exactly will be lookin 2moz as i only gettin 60 mpg of 3/4 of a tank plus it stinks in side and out the car chears kal

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    all fuel pipes really but they can rub though around the belts and pulleys try there first.

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    look at the pipe work to the charcoal canister at the front as well

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    chears lads will do all i know is its a pain in the ass lol

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    and where they connect to the fuel rail

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    Mine has also started to stink yesterday :( Was common on start up, but now doing it every time I am stopped or going slow.

    Car sounds rough when cold, so might be intake fault etc...

    Matthew

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    all fuel pipes really but they can rub though around the belts and pulleys try there first.


    looked at this 2 day and your right the belt has worn through one of the pipes of the fuel rail chears lads for the help

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    copy and paste-tastic!

    If you click the quote button in the top right it will save you a few valuable seconds!

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    all fuel pipes really but they can rub though around the belts and pulleys try there first.


    looked at this 2 day and your right the belt has worn through one of the pipes of the fuel rail chears lads for the help[/quote]



    lol a close call...
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