[s-cars] Re: S6/2.2T fuel line question - help needed

[Fred Munro]

Rich;

Your leak is on the flex line to the fuel rail, that may be why it is so
expensive - it probably comes with the fuel rail attached.

The recall was for a different line - the flex line from the fuel filter to
the hardpipe feeding the fuel rail line (at the other end of the hardpipe
your leaking line is attached to). From your photo, it looks like your car
has had the recall done already.

The failure mode is probably the same and I would expect we'll see more of
these failures cropping up. You could report it to NHTSA, reference the
earlier recall, and see if they will extend it to these lines. In the
meantime, a used part or getting a shop to rebuild yours are cheaper
options.

Good luck! Remember, it's not wise to drive the car with a leaking high
pressure fuel line.

HTH

Fred Munro
'94 S4


-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Rich Beebe
Sent: December 3, 2004 4:58 PM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] Re: S6/2.2T fuel line question - help needed


dave was kind enough to forward the 'fuel feed' recall info to
me, but there's one snag. see below for the text. the 'american
recall' is for S4s produced from 9/91 to 8/95. the 'canadian
recall', otoh, lists dates all the way up to '97, including the
S6. has anyone here had this issue fixed on an S6? just curious
if i can have some examples before i start speaking with audi
about this. somehow i have a feeling this isn't going to go
smoothly.

rich

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American Recall (NHTSA)

website: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V068000
Component: FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3000

 

Year: 1992
Make: AUDI
Model: S4
Manufactured From: SEP 1991 To: AUG 1995
Year of Recall: '00
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:


Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. A fuel feed line connecting the
fuel filter to the engine can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to
high under hood temperature caused by the turbocharger.

This can result in fuel seepage at the connection.

Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the
engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material. Owner notification is
expected to begin during December 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an
authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free
remedy within a reasonable time should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834. Also
contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety
Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Canadian Recall (Transport Canada)

website: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls

Details of Recall #: 2000097

To determine if your vehicle was involved in a recall and has not been
corrected, you should contact the manufacturer providing the vehicle's make,
model, year and serial number.

Make: AUDI
Model: S4
Affected Year(s): 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Units Affected: 650

TC Recall #: 2000097
Manufacturer: Campaign Code: KY

Recall Details: A fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine
can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to high under hood
temperature caused by the turbocharger. Such shrinkage could cause a clamp
connection adjacent to the turbocharger to loose its clamping force
resulting in fuel seepage. Correction: Dealers will replace the entire fuel
feed line from the filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof
material.

Other Vehicles Affected by this Recall:
Recall #: 2000097
Make: AUDI
Model: S6
Years Affected: 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

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> From: Dave C <dconner at gmail.com>
> Reply-To: Dave C <dconner at gmail.com>
> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 16:41:46 -0500
> To: rich at beebecomm.com
> Subject: S6/2.2T fuel line question - help needed
>
> http://urs4.com/technical/miscellaneous/fuel_leak/fuel_leak.html
>

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