[s-cars] Fuel leak on '96 S6

[Vincent Fregeac]

Hi all,

I was sure it won't be long before my S6 with will find another way to
leak after the PS Pump and the expansion tank. It took her only three
days but she had no more imagination than the previous ones, another
infamous leak: fuel line in the turbo area.

The question is: Is it really the infamous fuel leak related to the
recall? The car is a '96 //S6 and the problem was supposed to be solved
in these years, at least according to Audi - Transport Canada rules all
S4/S6, 92 to 97. All fuel lines in this area are metallic lines except
two: a short SS braided line with 4-5 inch visible and going below the
fuel filter and another short line of rubber along the fender upper
edge. Is it the infamous fuel lines or does the SS braid and remaining
line in metal means the recall have already been done. When I bought the
car, I checked the recall with the dealer even before giving him the
check and, of course, he said no fuel line problem on this car.

The SS braid is soaked with fuel and the metal line just below is humid.
No other trace of fuel in the area. The leak is not so bad for now but
I'm still concerned and don't want to wait until it sprays fuel on the
turbo or downpipe. Any hints before I go fight with the dealer.

Thanks,


Vincent.

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