[s-cars] Fuel leak on '96 S6

[Kirby Smith]

My understanding (I haven't changed mine yet) is that the replacement
lines do not have the SS braid.  It was the SS braided line to the
filter that was notorious for leaking.

kirby

Vincent Fregeac wrote:
>
> 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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