[s-cars] Fuel rail - recall question

[Fred Munro]

As Dave pointed out, the recall does not include the fuel rail hoses. Given
the same construction as the original fuel filter hose, it was only a matter
of time until the fuel rail hoses began leaking. So, if you want a recall,
file complaints with the NHTSA. They need details on the components that are
failing and enough complaints to indicate it's not an isolated problem. They
take fuel leaks very seriously, as does Transport Canada. Since a fuel hose
recall already exists, it may be an easier sell to convince them to extend
it to the other under-hood fuel hoses with the same construction.

Guys, I'd begin examining the hoses on your cars for signs of leakage. I
plan on doing mine on a routine basis.

Fred Munro
'97 S6

-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of David Forgie
Sent: November 24, 2008 10:32 AM
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Cc: weski at icubed.com
Subject: [s-cars] Fuel rail - recall question


The NHTSA Recall Campaign number is 00V068000.  Audi called it "KY"
(somebody has a
perverted sense of humor).  It is involve, and I quote:

"...underhood fuel line leakage in 1992-1995 Audi 100, S4, and S6 vehicles
equipped with 2.2L I-5
DOHC turbo (S4 and S6) or 2.8L V-6 SOHC normally aspirated (100 and A6)
engines. Several
owners allege incidents of fuel spraying or dripping from a compression
fitting in the fuel supply tube
 asssembly between the fuel filter and the fuel rail assembly. The fitting
reportedly joins a steel
 braided section of rubber hose to a metal fuel tube. Some of the owners
allege that the replacement
fuel tube assembly design was modified in the replacement part."

It did NOT involve the fuel lines to or from the injector fuel rail - but it
probably should have.

Dave F.
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