Fuel line leak 200 20v

[Kent McLean]

Eric Huppert wrote:
> Had started noticing a little increase in crank to start. Then, started
> getting a slight smell of gas. Nothing was reaching the ground, but could
> smell it when windows were closed after driving.

I recall pinhole leaks behind the clamps that hold the fuel lines to the body. Salt and sand and water get trapped, and let the rust happen. The rest of the line looks fine, but hidden behind the clamp(s) is trouble.

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Kent McLean
’02 VW Beetle TDI and lots of ex-Audis, including Bad Puppy