diesel leak

tony77 · 31st March 2015, 07:48

Hi all, update on previous thread. The rear end of the fuel tank is wet i.e darker than the rest of the tank I presume with diesel as it smells of fuel . Also something that looks like a filter near the fuel tank is also damp. I ran the car in idle and there was fluid dripping which appeared to be coming from the thing that looks like a filter. I will take some photos later which may help someone diagnose. Sorry for the rubbish description, hope the magicians on her can work some magic.
Thanks
Tony

lightningmark · 31st March 2015, 08:34

Sounds like the diesel fuel cooler which is a common leak point. There is a how to for fixing it on the forum.

steve811 · 31st March 2015, 11:33

Could also be the FBH pump, these corrode and can leak.

klarzy · 31st March 2015, 11:37

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Originally Posted by steve811

Could also be the FBH pump, these corrode and can leak.

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tony77 · 31st March 2015, 12:51

Can someone attach a link to the how to's please.
Thanks

DMGRS · 31st March 2015, 14:25

Also, check your fuel tank seal - it's a round bung that fits around the in tank pump assembly. It's accessed under the back seats.
This is the one: Fuel Tank Seal - Rover 75 / MG ZT

Mine wouldn't seal properly after I changed my in tank pump.

31st March 2015, 07:48	#1
tony77 Regular poster rover 75 connoisseur cdti diesel 2004 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: truro Posts: 68 Thanks: 25 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	diesel leak Hi all, update on previous thread. The rear end of the fuel tank is wet i.e darker than the rest of the tank I presume with diesel as it smells of fuel . Also something that looks like a filter near the fuel tank is also damp. I ran the car in idle and there was fluid dripping which appeared to be coming from the thing that looks like a filter. I will take some photos later which may help someone diagnose. Sorry for the rubbish description, hope the magicians on her can work some magic. Thanks Tony

31st March 2015, 12:51	#5
tony77 Regular poster rover 75 connoisseur cdti diesel 2004 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: truro Posts: 68 Thanks: 25 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	diesel leak Can someone attach a link to the how to's please. Thanks

31st March 2015, 14:25	#6
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Also, check your fuel tank seal - it's a round bung that fits around the in tank pump assembly. It's accessed under the back seats. This is the one: Fuel Tank Seal - Rover 75 / MG ZT Mine wouldn't seal properly after I changed my in tank pump. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

31st March 2015, 08:34	#2
lightningmark Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTI +135 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 566 Thanks: 36 Thanked 57 Times in 51 Posts	Sounds like the diesel fuel cooler which is a common leak point. There is a how to for fixing it on the forum.

31st March 2015, 11:33	#3
steve811 Banned Rover 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 107 Thanked 299 Times in 206 Posts	Could also be the FBH pump, these corrode and can leak.