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Leaking Fuel Line - Help Needed! 200

posted by  240 Tom on  Sat Nov 22 07:24 CST 2003
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Hello all,

My '91 245 is leaking fuel near the rear axle. It's the largest of the three rubber lines that connect to the tank sending unit/pre-pump. I am reluctant to replace the entire line as the connection at the tank is fairly rusty and I'm afraid I'll break the connection. The bung nut also looks rusty and I'm afraid of this leading to replacement of the entire fuel tank!

Can I splice in the repair, and, if so, is it a standard hose size or do I need to visit the Volvo dealer? Is there a kit for doing this, or can I use a piece of copper tubing and hose clamps? I've read that some of the lines have a plastic liner that can complicate things...

Also, the smallest rubber hose coming from the tank is broken off right at the top of the tank, and I can't see where it was connected to originally. It looks as though it has been broken for some time. Can anyone tell me the function of this line.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Tom






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