Leaky Boot but no cracks?

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21 Nov 2011 16:55 #489511 by KZ7hundy

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So i had a slow fuel leak coming from one of my intake manifolds and i removed it to replace it but I see no cracks or damage at all. Could it still be faulty in some way?

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21 Nov 2011 18:14 #489519 by P21

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slow fuel leak would be a stuck float or level too high.
what does the air box look like wet with gas?

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21 Nov 2011 20:29 #489557 by clutch

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+1

Check your float level. Gas should never be leaking out of intake boots.

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21 Nov 2011 20:33 #489558 by KZ7hundy

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Yes the airbox had some gas in it. I replaced the boot and no more sporadic idling or rough riding in 1st gear so the vacuum leak is fixed. Do I still need to be worried about a slow leak now though?

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21 Nov 2011 20:35 #489561 by clutch

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Was it only leaking while running? I don't think I've heard of fuel leaking through the boots, unless it was from a stuck, or improperly adjusted float level. It only takes a few minutes to check, so I would double check that before assuming it is fixed.

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21 Nov 2011 20:43 #489565 by KZ7hundy

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i just took it for a ride then went out now to see if it was leaking and there's nothing as of now. what do you think?

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21 Nov 2011 20:47 #489568 by clutch

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If you have a vacuum petcock, or even a manual one that is turned off, the gas will only leak with the petcock on (engine running for vacuum). It's up to you, but personally I would check to make sure it's set right.

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21 Nov 2011 20:51 #489573 by P21

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it wouldnt hurt to do a clear tube test then you know for sure

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21 Nov 2011 21:42 #489582 by KZ7hundy

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sounds good. i'll see if i can give it a shot. thanks for the help boys

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