Fuel line and fuel fitting 'O' rings

[Jeriatric]

My fuel line leaks (yes plural).

As most rubber will. The fuel lines have shriveled due to under tupperware heat. Causing several oetiker clamps to become loose and cause leaking. The 'O' rings in the stab fittings (quick releases) have also shriveled causing them to become loose, and thus leak.

A heads up for all who do a lot of rideing in high heat, low humidity climates and/or those who perform DIY maintenance.

 

[Chupaca]

Good to know..!!

thanks for the heads up. Something to keep an eye on. We have seen some posts with fuel leaks and smells and this is a good place to start looking..thanks for the info...:thumbup:

 

[billybovine]

thanks for the heads up. Something to keep an eye on. We have seen some posts with fuel leaks and smells and this is a good place to start looking..thanks for the info...:thumbup:

:agree: I will add to my list of things to inspect at oil change time.

 

[finless]

Just did my 4500 mile oil change this weekend. Did it the hard way e.g. pulling all the covers off.
After reading Jerbear's leak last week, I inspected all the lines and the connector at the top of the tank. Happy to say all looked good!

Thanks for the heads up as I probably would not have gone through the top of the tank inspection which was not easy to get at.

Bob

 

[Jeriatric]

Update

Emissions warranty covered diagnostics and repair. For more info see 'emission warranty' in your OM.

 

[NancysToy]

Emissions warranty covered diagnostics and repair. For more info see 'emission warranty' in your OM.

Interesting. You never really think of these components being involved, just the emissions parts and the ignition components. There are additional things involved. Thanks for the heads-up.