Fuel pump leak fix - quick and cheap
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- My Volvo V70 started smelling like a gas station. Apparently this is a known issue with few cars. Part of the fuel pump assembly (probably made of Acetal kind of plastic) developed a crack over time and started leaking whenever the pump is working. I went to a professional who asked for about US $800 !!! the pump alone is few hundreds. So I decided to look at it myself as you can see. Finally I pored Epoxy adhesive (used Ceys brand :) and some Devcon brand not shown in the video). The Epoxy does not chemically bond to the plastic but its mechanical grip is good enough to hold tight in place and effectively stop the leak. I guess I saved few hundred bucks with this one. Hope it will last at least as the pump motor lasts. The movie is a little jerky because I held my Samsung Galaxy S3 in one hand while working with the other. The Galaxy S3 has really good video quality up to 1920x1080 !!!
Update :
Exactly 1 year after this fix, I started smelling again the fuel in my car and I knew exactly where it was coming from. Through the year I purchased on ebay a fuel pump just to discover it's the wrong part number at the moment I needed it (although the part is almost exactly the same). I went to the Volvo dealership and bought a new pump and also let them replace the pump since I could not get the fuel tank release wrench on time for the MOT test. Apparently , during the year , the fuel was eating it's way through the epoxy layers until it broke out of the epoxy. I could peel away the soften epoxy and redo the work if I had more time to play with it.
Hi , Sorry for the late response. The fix is 5 months old and its as good as new. Glad I did it.
+The Curiosity HeadQuarters good to hear, just got a xc-90....has a gas odor.....
Outstanding quick fix. this is a very known issue and actually has a TSB and recall on it for only some models. This fix is a great way to spend some money. There are special epoxies for exhaust and gas too that will make it last way longer
Thanks for the video. Used JB weld and it's been leak-free for 3 weeks now. $5 and an hour of my life (plus a day to let it harden).
Volvo wanted $180 just to confirm the car had a leak.
Thanks for the Video. Also, big thanks to Reynaldo G who posted a long comment below about contacting Volvo corporate to get them to fix this. I own a XC70 that leaks fuel. I am not in one of the recall states. Not sure exactly where the fuel was coming from, I looked at this video and disassembled the car enough to access the top of the fuel pump. The car was leaking right on top of the fuel pump (out the top of the fuel pump to be specific) as shown in this video. I contacted Volvo Corporate, they opened a ticket, I took my car into the local dealership, and Volvo ended up replacing the fuel pump at no charge as part of their 'Goodwill' program. THANK YOU VOLVO for taking care of this. I have owned five Volvo's (940, 960, V70, XC70, and another XC70) and this is part of the reason why I love these cars, and feel strongly that Volvo really does care about the people driving their cars. My local dealership was great, and Volvo Corporate treated me well. I am one happy Volvo owner.
Thanks for the video. I did this repair today. It took about 1 hour to remove the seats from my 2004 XC70. The pump was leaking in the same location. I soaked up the gasoline with a towel and then cleaned the area with brake cleaner. After while waiting for the brake cleaner to dry, I noticed gasoline again in the top of the fuel pump. Then I realized that the hoses need to be disconnected because the fuel system maintains pressure after the pump is shut off. I disconnected the fuel hoses and cleaned the area again. I used "JB Weld for Plastic". Poured it on top of the pump after mixing the 2 parts. It has hardened but I will wait 24 hours before testing.
Donald Francis I have the same car and the same problem, and I'm fixing today. Did the epoxy hold? How is it now?
Clark Steele Still holding, no problem.
Simple and easy to understand. Awesome man, thank you
Hi ,
Exactly 1 year after this fix, I started smelling again the fuel in my car and I knew exactly where it was coming from. Through the year I purchased on ebay a fuel pump just to discover it's the wrong part number at the moment I needed it (although the part is almost exactly the same). I went to the Volvo dealership and bought a new pump and also let them replace the pump since I could not get the fuel tank release wrench on time for the MOT test. Apparently , during the year , the fuel was eating it's way through the epoxy layers until it broke out of the epoxy. I could peel away the soften epoxy and redo the work if I had more time to play with it.
if you would've just replaced the fuel pump the first time you could've avoided the fuel smell from the beginning
Permatex fuel resistance gasket maker will permanently seal that leak 100%
Thanks for the update. I will probable look to use a seal more compatible with gas. Thanks
It works! we used the JB Weld marine type, we used it on a honda civic fuel tank that has hairline cracks. Will see how long it lasts..
Used JB Weld epoxy and it fixed the problem my 2003 Volvo XC70. Thank you!
Just an FYI to everyone. I took my 2002 XC 70 w/ fuel pump leak to dealer. They told me there was NOT an official recall on the fuel pump BUT that as a volvo dealer they could submit my VIN number to volvo for a courtesy replacement as it is a KNOWN defective part and volvo would provide the part and pay them for standard labor (800) to replace it for me for free. The mechanic at my shop said he had submitted 40 or so of these request over the past two years and that Volvo had approved every single one usually within 2 hours so that they were able to replace it in the same day. Call a dealership first. I had bought my volvo used just a few years ago and that didn't seem to matter to them. They just needed the VIN and to confirm that it was the right year and model to fall under this replacement program.
What year is your volvo...and is it a v70xc ?
Hi, great info, I found it because I had same fumes smells un my xc90 after fuel up the tank. This is a 2007 xc90, AWD, 2.5T.
un my case the pump didn't leak while the engine was running, I did after switching off the engine, I don't know how long after, at least 1 hour after switching off I went to check and there was some gasolinera in the lower part of the pump top, I cleaned and wipe again and put the engine tu run, again not one single drop of gasoline, I drove around and no drops. Stop the car and let it rest for one hour. Checked again and there was some gasoline dripped. Around one soup spoon. This time I checked carefully and found gasoline inside the vertical José connection, the one that looks air vent, since it didnt had any José attached. So I cleaned again, I put a have foot long José on that vent connection, since I had silicone for gas and diesel tanks I used it on top of the pump, where it is use to crack and leak, and also around the área where I found gasoline, just in case. I also put silicone around the gasket that covers the gas tank, to avoid a little bit the fumes in case it leaks again. let it rest for a day. That was just yesterday, so Ill check today. Also, it leaks only with full tank.
Thank you for the video. it really does work! hello from lithuania
I don`t understand the reason to unplug and disconnect eveything. I would clean everything with break clean. It dries faster and you have a perfect result. And you don`t have the risk to damage smth. 🤷♂ Kind regards from Germany; sorry for my awful English!
My Ford five hundred leaks gas. I mean that if I put over 6 -7 gallons of gas, it literally pours out from underneath the rear passenger seat. Would this help?
Did you ever find the cause, my honda civic has the same problem.
Yes, it was a gasket around the fuel pump
It's a fuel pump located under the back passenger seat pumping Gasoline! Keep a fire extinguisher on the driver side floor after performing this repair or you can replace the pump.
My vehicle was rear ended and after that it doesn’t let me fill up the tank or else it like spills from the bottom, it only lets me fill it up half way.. is this the problem? Or..
Wow all that work I'd probably replace the fuel pump while I was there
Yup! I did the epoxy to stop the gas leak and now car won’t start. Pump is $60 aftermarket that will be put in as soon as it arrives .
Hey bro... thanks for uploading this video!!! you are the man!!
Good job,,get a head band to hold the camera next time. :)
I had the same problem. Gasoline leaked severly. But I solved it using much cheaper method. It worked well. It's been holding for a year now with no traces of leak, and it costed me around 1$ to fix.
How did you repair the fuel line coupler to the pump nipple?
How did you do it, I’ve been searching everywhere to find a way to fix this.
Thank you for the informative video. ...I have a 2002 xc v70
I did the same fix Today and I used "JB WELD Water Weld" Resistant to Oil,Gas, Diesel and made to be used underwater on fuel tanks...I'll let you know if it fails.
did that work for you?
+Marc Winokur I was thinking the same thing. Jb weld never seen water weld so was planning to use the normal one. how did it work?
I used water weld and it did NOT work. Not saying it was the JB Weld's fault. My whole connection seemed to have hairline cracks so I did a pretty thick layer of it all around it. It was very tough to reach but I felt like I had good coverage. Started it up and pinhole style leaks came through. Wouldn't have even seen them except they hit other stuff. Leaks were about as thick as a human hair and they would have gone several feet if there was room so I think it was just too thin a layer for the pressure. Debating trying a second layer but I'm worried I won't be able to get the fuel line back on.
I used JB weld and it's he'll up for almost a year so far. I haven't really driven it all that much but so far so good.
On the minute 5:20 to minute5:40 listening an electrict noise, i would like to know is a problem on the fuel pump, thanks . great video
that was a very detailed video thank you for that
INTERESTING WORK, WELL DONE. HOW LONG DOES THAT LAST?
I have a gas smell outside under my gas tank only when I fill my tank up so I will take it back to the shop where I had my new fuel pump and housing installed am thinking it might be not installed right? maybe a gasket is off a little bit?
Can this be done in a garage with the door closed or should this work be done outside?
Nice vid. Does anyone have a video from an Alfa Gt 2.0 jts 2006? i smell petrol but im not aware how to reach the pump
Nice video. Thanks
Good
well, and if my fuel pump don't have the enough pression this can be help me?
thanks
Good job & Great video./////////////
reconnect battery is scary scene😱
I respect the repair but using expoxy is not fuel resistant, gas can actually seep and eat thru expoxy, permatex gasket maker fuel resistance is the way to go, it’s 100% fuel resistance. Peace
hey i'm about to do the same thing, has yours as of today still holding up and thanks for the vid
Can u fix a pen hole on a fuel pump
do you have to remove the fuel tank to replace a cracked fuel pump on a Pontiac G6
what kind of epoxy did you use?
The white clip on pump hoes is worn out. It clips tight fuel leakin Out. Can i put Epoxy to seal it? Please help
Check the recall on this. R220. www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2004/VOLVO/S60/4%252520DR#recalls. Only applicable to southern states, however. Quite ridiculous.
Timothy Yes very ridiculous, but all you have to do is call Volvo customer service (1-800-458-1552) and they will open a case for a courtesy replacement for your vin. I live in Wisconsin and still got my fuel pump replaced with the updated one FREE of charge.
Nothing quick or simple about this. So pouring a glob of epoxy on it is what you call a fix? Where are you in Cuba?
you are in the Usa so go and spend 300 , at least say thank you
Just replace it. Don’t be a gomer.
ethanol eats epoxy LMAO !!!is this a joke??
gotta use the gas resistant silicone.
holding a smartphone while trying to make a video is not so smart - turning off now!