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Old 02-25-2010, 02:51 PM
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fuel leak WTF?

I have a bigass fuel leak coming out of the fuel overflow near the rear of the car and only while the car is running. When the car is off, it does not leak. The fuel tank is 1/4 full.

WTF? Anyone have any suggestions?
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Old 02-25-2010, 04:23 PM
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take to an auto shop or something that has a lift, and seal it?
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don't start it have a fat chick push ya!! lol
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Old 02-25-2010, 05:59 PM
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Are you sure it's from the 'overflow'? The fuel pump is back there at the tank, and there might be a leak in your fuel line. Look underneath while it's leaking/running.
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Old 02-25-2010, 07:13 PM
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so, if you fill it, does it leak? If you're fuel vent hose is bad, you will only be able to fill the car up to like 1/4 to 1/2. Otherwise it will leak. Check to see if your's is bad. part 17226

http://www.courtesyparts.com/maxima-...1800_1805.html
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I fixed it. I accidentally connected an evap hose to the fuel return line on the fuel rail.
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Old 02-25-2010, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Weimar Ben
I fixed it. I accidentally connected an evap hose to the fuel return line on the fuel rail.
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Old 02-25-2010, 10:51 PM
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fail
fail to the power of fail

but hey man, only one way to learn! Off of your mistakes..
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Originally Posted by Weimar Ben
I fixed it. I accidentally connected an evap hose to the fuel return line on the fuel rail.
hahahaha.....yea....you can't confuse those.......just hope you didn't soak the whole evap canister with fuel
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where's the failplane??? lol
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