Fuel leak
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From: Victoria BC Canada
2003 E-320
Fuel leak
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I have had an intermittent problem with my 03 E320. After I fill up the fuel tank and put the vehicle back in the garage at home, I notice a very definite fuel smell around the right rear wheel well. It dissipates overnight. I never top up the tank and I don’t spill fuel into the overflow behind the filler door. There is not enough fuel leaking to leave a puddle so I can’t easily trace the source. The dealer tightened a fitting around the fuel filler neck but the problem has not been corrected.
Has anyone else experienced this sort of thing? Any advice or suggestions?
I have had an intermittent problem with my 03 E320. After I fill up the fuel tank and put the vehicle back in the garage at home, I notice a very definite fuel smell around the right rear wheel well. It dissipates overnight. I never top up the tank and I don’t spill fuel into the overflow behind the filler door. There is not enough fuel leaking to leave a puddle so I can’t easily trace the source. The dealer tightened a fitting around the fuel filler neck but the problem has not been corrected.
Has anyone else experienced this sort of thing? Any advice or suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Stonecoast
Has anyone else experienced this sort of thing?
1- 211.470.42.01 fuel tank
2- 211.471.22.15 breather pip
6- 006.997.18.90 loom tie
2- 006.997.43.90 loom tie
1- 230.476.87.26 hose
2- 203.471.01.79 seal ring
1- 800.050.01.11 hose clamp
1- 000.989.03.59 met-l-check
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From: Victoria BC Canada
2003 E-320
Thanks for the info, Konigstiger. I've got lots of warranty left so I'll press the dealer to do the right thing. They have been pretty good so far - which is nice since they are the only dealer on Vancouver Island.
