Aerostar leaking gas HELP!
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Aerostar leaking gas HELP!
I have a 1990 Aerostar 4WD, 4L, with about 120k miles. About 6 months ago I started my van and noticed under it that gas was dripping onto the exhaust at the Y-joint and evaporating. I shut off the van and drove another car to work. That evening with fire extinguisher at hand I drove my car up on ramps and quickly got under it looking for the leak. NOTHING. 6 months later...yesterday. I drove for a few blocks from home and notice heavy gas fumes etc. Stopped the van and again gas was dripping onto the Y-pipe joint. This was an explosive situation..
. I pulled off the doghouse cover and saw, smelled and touched gas friom on the right top of the engine near the back. My questions are: What could randomly be leaking at this location and is it fixable without pulling the engine.
I pushed the van to a secure location and am afraid to turn it on. Maybe I will drain the gas tank before then.
I am just now trying to find the schematics for the fuel line delivery stuff. Any suggestions on where to go for a manual.
Thank,
Jeff
. I pulled off the doghouse cover and saw, smelled and touched gas friom on the right top of the engine near the back. My questions are: What could randomly be leaking at this location and is it fixable without pulling the engine. I pushed the van to a secure location and am afraid to turn it on. Maybe I will drain the gas tank before then.
I am just now trying to find the schematics for the fuel line delivery stuff. Any suggestions on where to go for a manual.
Thank,
Jeff
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LxMan1,
The Aerostar fuel filter is located under the body attached to the frame just down stream from the gas tank. I found gas on top of the engine block.
I purchased an Aerostar repair manual and am trying to aquaint myself with what is on top of the engine which could randomly leak gas. Also, I plan on buying a C02 extinguisher before I start it up again.
Thanks,
Jeff
The Aerostar fuel filter is located under the body attached to the frame just down stream from the gas tank. I found gas on top of the engine block.
I purchased an Aerostar repair manual and am trying to aquaint myself with what is on top of the engine which could randomly leak gas. Also, I plan on buying a C02 extinguisher before I start it up again.
Thanks,
Jeff
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