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As explained above - just above that bulkhead is a small rubber hose - about 100mm in length - I will find my photo when I am home and post it, but it is very obvious when you remove the tire.
Also - get into your boot and really twist those rubber hoses from the surge tank to the bulk head. If they make noise or are brittle, or look suspicious, then please consider changing them out.
That is no leak - that is a flood. Just to reinforce what OB has said - I once purchased a Dodge Pheonix that had a fuel fire start at the petrol tank - They got the fire out at the front door hinge. (I purchased it for the block under the bonnet).
Please don't let this happen to yours
Cheers
Steve
Hello Steve,
Thanks for the guidance. I will definitely take cautious when replacing that rubber hose. Most likely, I will unplug the battery to be safe. Once I get under the car, I will try to replace as much of the hose as possible. If you could find that picture that would be great. I won't get to this project until Christmas. Again appreciate your help!
Just another photo - on this one you can see the steel line (and bulk head) that you can see in your video (Found this one as I scratched my head today trying to remember how my fibre optics thing went back in). Also explains the lack of good photo's of the rubber hose (really is not good access)
Just another photo - on this one you can see the steel line (and bulk head) that you can see in your video (Found this one as I scratched my head today trying to remember how my fibre optics thing went back in). Also explains the lack of good photo's of the rubber hose (really is not good access)
Cheers
Steve
thanks.
The color of your car looks yellow in this picture.
It was originally yellow, this photo was taken in the 1st month (or so) when she got home. It was stripping her down to find the rust extent to see if she was repairable or not.
Hello Steve,
Thanks for sharing the photo. I know exactly what to look for now.
I will keep you guys posted.
Hello Steve, I finally fixed the fuel leak (flood). As you described, the fuel line was connected to a plastic hose about 6 inches in length. I disconnected the fuel line and replaced the plastic hose with New EFI hose. It cost about $10 for the hose and clamp.
Well I dumped in two gallons of 93 an two of cam 2 . It sputtered and fired over a bit rough but she ran. I'm now going too pull the swirl tank and clean it out thanks for the help gents!
I was wondering if you actually cleaned the fuel expansion tank? I have hard time starting my XJS. Could it be the fuel issue?
11-28-2019, 07:52 PM
