[W126 Coupe] Huge Fuel Leak

[Henry Viveiros]

Well, the Hydraulic Pump has been rebuilt and is not leaking. Thanks to all
who gave information and especially to Mike Ramay with his pictures and
details.

This morning the car has developed a huge fuel leak. It is coming from what
I think is a fuel pump which is by the passenger side rear wheel. The part I
think it is leaking from is a cylindrical metal canister that has two wires
going to it, a steel line between the wires and a rubber hose connecting on
the opposite end. It is held to another cylindrical part by a clamp.

I have to wait until my wife gets home so she can turn the key and maybe
start the car so I can see where the fuel is coming from. The end of the
cylinder is cracked and may be the cause of the leak. If it is, is that the
fuel pump. If I have to replace it, are there any other items that should be
replaced at that time.

I am much more of a novice than a DIYer, but I enjoy working on the car and
actually enjoyed the hydraulic pump repair. The shop wanted $1,300 for a new
pump plus labor. I got it fixed for about $20.00 and a couple of hours time.

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