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: the consumer stated while having the fuel injector repaired, the independent repair shop personnel said the fuel rail would need to be removed in order to repair the fuel injector. Due to the fuel rail being made of plastic, there was a chance the fuel rail would break and have to be replaced. The dealership informed the serviceman the fuel rail was now being made of metal because the plastic was too weak.
(1) noticed smell of gasoline under hood, saw standing gas on engine; (2) fuel rail cracked, resulted in large gas leak onto engine block; (3) fuel rail replaced, old part not available.
1.strong smell of gas when stopped at a red light or stop sign 2. found to be a fuel rail leak between the no.3 and no.5 injector. Raw fuel leaking up under the hood could be ignited if there is an ignition source. (such as a back fire, leaking spark plug wire) 3. replace fuel rail.
- Springfield , MO, USA
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- Norfolk, VA, USA