Potential fuel leak problem all BC-BF owners
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Potential fuel leak problem all BC-BF owners
Just wanted to let everbody know about the fuel leak that I found on my car. The fuel fill pipe has a plastic guard around it.
Over time this collects a major amount of road debris in it which makes the filler pipe rust through.Mine was through right at the bottom of the guard. I would advise all of you to either take the plastic cover off and clean everthing out befoere it rusts through.
I fixed mine temporarily with some gas tank repair, but plan on putting in a new fill tube at a cost of around $150.00. That is unless I can find a used one in good condition.
Over time this collects a major amount of road debris in it which makes the filler pipe rust through.Mine was through right at the bottom of the guard. I would advise all of you to either take the plastic cover off and clean everthing out befoere it rusts through.
I fixed mine temporarily with some gas tank repair, but plan on putting in a new fill tube at a cost of around $150.00. That is unless I can find a used one in good condition.
Last edited by nubs on Sat Nov 15, 2003 2:23 pm, edited 1 time in total.
wow..i just found my leak last week in the exact same spot....i pulled the plastic cover off, claeaned the area up and sprayed some under coating on it, didnt help any...duh ...i was not sure where the leak was coming from, but it seems like the same spot....everytime i put in gas it leaks untill that filler tube is empty, then no more leak....that should be a recall
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I have a buddy with a 95 that had his filler neck rust out
Josh
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hum, could this explain the car smelling like fuel after a fill up and then the smell going away after a short while?
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When I did my strut/spring changeout I noticed that area was packed full of dirt. Took that cover off and must have chipped out ten pounds of packed in dried mud. Looking at it, I knew it couldn't be doing anything good to that pipe, but never thought about it causing a leak. Glad now I took the time to clean it out.
I was under the car one night looking at what I'd need to do to cut out the spare tire well from under the floor of the wagon.. and noticed this same thing... it was after going down a lot of trails that had a lot of mud and a lot of slush.... and yeah it was packed right full
I thought I made a post just like this when it happened?
I thought I made a post just like this when it happened?
yo mang, can I get a rootshell?
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1991 N/A, 4eat, crazy lights, junk suspension, sticker wagon
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This is not an uncommon problem with ANY car thats driven in rough weather conditions. When you buy a new one from the dealer coat it with por15 (www.por15.com) it won't happen again. I use the stuff on all of my car restorations and colision repair. It goes on and feels like glass after it dries. It acts as a rust inhibitor. They sold a starter kit for a while that will be more than enough to coat the filler tube (and probably the whole gas tank if you feel ambitious). I think the starter kits are around $20. Believe me its worth it especially after you see how much a new filler costs!
Don't screw around with that cheap ass undercoat crap. Undercoat works but it doesn't last.
Don't screw around with that cheap ass undercoat crap. Undercoat works but it doesn't last.
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I have this exact same problem - grabbed a shot of it last night. A PO tried patching it with fiberglass but it's unsuccessful. I've pushed aside the plastic cover, also caked with dirt.
Hope that helps someone out.
Any other place to grab one besides a dealership or am I looking at a repair / parts hunt?
Hope that helps someone out.
Any other place to grab one besides a dealership or am I looking at a repair / parts hunt?
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You could try a junkyard. Otherwise, I'd probably look at the dealer or online subaru parts store.
Josh
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nubs said he dug one up five years ago at $150, but further searching ( ) here netted this:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/6663 ... r_neck.jpg
$113. Best price I've found, and it's not on rockauto.com.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/6663 ... r_neck.jpg
$113. Best price I've found, and it's not on rockauto.com.
1994 Legacy L AWD 5-sp • 2002 Chrysler 300M Special • 1968 Mustang Fastback C-code
Re: Potential fuel leak problem all BC-BF owners
I suspect our 94 may be leaking at the neck. Anyone know the interchangeability between legacy years? Theres one for sale locally on CL new for a 97. Wagon or sedan specific? thank you as usual.
Re: Potential fuel leak problem all BC-BF owners
Unfortunately, the newer Legacy fuel filler necks do not fit. Any of the first gen 90-94 Legacy fuel fillers should be interchangable. No difference between wagon and sedan.
Josh
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1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm