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[Shylos]

I've noticed a substantial fuel leak under the rear of the car (it's not been used for quite a while so hadn't had much fuel in until recently) and had a look today.

There's a lot of fuel around the hose clip where the rubber fuel pipe connects to the metal one, and I assume there is a problem either with the clip itself and/or the rubber pipe. I've tried undoing to clip to replace that and the pipe, but it is so rusted it isn't opening, does anyone have any tips on what I can do, or if the leak may be something I have missed?

I am considering using a junior hacksaw to saw through the clip, is this a terrible idea? Pic below, thanks for any advice.

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[Fast Ivan]

Have you tried a bit of Wd40 or similar? Worth a try. Put some on and leave it a while to penetrate, might have to do this a few times

[KernowCooper]

Could be the hose is perrished from the tank to fuel pipe or the pipe is rusty I'd drail the tank out and have a good look at those 2 items

[iwatkins]

And when it goes back together use proper fuel line clips, not jubilee clips. The later tend to chew the soft hoses.

Cheers

Ian

[Shylos]

Have you tried a bit of Wd40 or similar? Worth a try. Put some on and leave it a while to penetrate, might have to do this a few times

I haven't, but the actual screwdriver slot is wearing away every time I try and turn so I think it might be past that point unfortunately.

Could be the hose is perrished from the tank to fuel pipe or the pipe is rusty I'd drail the tank out and have a good look at those 2 items

Yes I think taking the tank out is the best option - I am not sure how I can separate the pipe and the hose as the clip is not budging. I assume using a junior hacksaw or similar is fairly safe if the tank is empty.

And when it goes back together use proper fuel line clips, not jubilee clips. The later tend to chew the soft hoses.

Ah ok, I thought that might not be the original clip, I will get some fuel line clips, cheers.

[Shylos]

Right, cut through the clip today so have got the fuel tank out - do people recommend the braided fuel pipe (such as this http://minispares.co...tings/PPK6.aspx) or is regular rubber pipe just as good (and cheaper!)?

[markje]

Well you can try it,an use a stainless hose clip next time it wil last longer,you fuel pipe is maybe smart to replace it for a copper one