Looking for a little wisdom on the clacification/corrosion on the line -


Please see pics attached here -


Trying to determine if this may be cause of fuel odor in trunk/boot -


Thanks,


St. Kid

 

The XJS is notorious for corrision, (rusting), on the hidden side of the fuel tank where it abuts the rear bulkhead. This eventually results in pin-holing and leakage of fuel. Only way to check is to heave the tank out and look !

 

Fraser's right about tank leaks.

But, yes, the lines do leak as well. And it need be more than just a trace of a leak. In the confines of a closed trunk even a tiny leak makes a big smell.

A tip I learned was to wrap all hose/pipe joints with colored tissue paper. Even a tiny seep will stain the paper, reveling the leak.

You'll probably have to remove all the trunk carpet for a thorough cleaning. it really holds the odor even after you find and fix the leaks.

Cheers
DD

 

ThQ, Fraser and Doug -

I'll try that tissue paper trick. I have about half the carpet out and it's still not clear if this was something spilled or a leak or what.

Of course, I'd love to avoid pulling the tank, but am fed up with the situation.

Still a relatively new purchase and I believe I can go back at the dealer to recoup some cost if tank does need out -

I'll check back with anything I learn,

Thanks again -