Diesel leak front nearside.

[malcvtr]

My partner's Yeti (60reg 2 litre diesel 4x4) has started leaking diesel into the driveway just inboard of the nearside front wheel. For the past month or so, she's been experiencing an intermittent hesitation from the engine when driving. Any ideas as to possible source? Is the fuel pump a likely culprit?

Thanks in advance for any advice [emoji106]

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[Rustynuts]

Diesel filter housing is common for leaking.

[malcvtr]

Ah, brilliant. Thanks.

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[malcvtr]

Felt all round the housing and no sign of diesel. Any other thoughts?

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[Ootohere]

Get it checked out ASAP before it leaves diesel on a road someplace and causes a danger to Cyclists, Bikers etc.

[Tech1e]

Odd thing is there is nothing fuel related on the near side.

[SuperbTWM]

If it really is diesel it could be leaking onto the under tray from the fuel pump or filter and coming out in that corner.

 

The only thing in that corner that I can think of leaking is the boost pipe that always seems to weep a bit of oil out but it wouldn't be enough to drip off the under tray and onto the floor. And the black oil would obviously not look like diesel.

 

If you're that concerned, jack it up, take the undertray off and have a look, its a lot easier than everyone guessing.

[cheshire_cat]

Get it checked out ASAP before it leaves diesel on a road someplace and causes a danger to Cyclists, Bikers etc.

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[malcvtr]

Don't worry. I'm a biker myself and it's not been driven since the leak was discovered. My partner has called Gem Assist today so the issue should be resolved soon... I'll let you know the result.

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[jimbof]

Be weary if it is leaking anywhere near your cambelt / aux / air con belts as it will be eating those... :(  Coolant hoses too.

Edited 18 February, 2016 by jimbof