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    Angry Passat CC V6 Fuel leak

    Just picked up a 2009 V6 CC with 70000kms and filled it with 98 RON.

    Within 5 mins of leaving the servo , I could smell petrol inside the cabin with windows closed , vented the cabin by opening up all windows no better.

    Ended up parking the car in the garage , 30 mins later garage stunk of petrol
    Found a large puddle underneath the fuel tank , fule seems to be leaking from the top area of the fuel tank on the rear passenger side.

    Can't see anything clearly .

    What should I be looking for ?

    Is this thing safe to drive or shall I get it towed back to the dealer .

    Only had the car for 4 hours

    Any advice would be great
    Last edited by leep35; 28-04-2012 at 07:25 AM.

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    Call roadside assist...
    Then get onto the nearest dealer asap!
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    Repair update

    Quote Originally Posted by ope126 View Post
    Call roadside assist...
    Then get onto the nearest dealer asap!
    Finally the car dealer workshop looked at the problem.

    Found the sealing gasket ( I assume its a o ring type ) around the fuel pump was deteriorated.
    Car is only 3 years old .
    Access to this area is via removing the rear passenger seat.
    Gasket was replaced and hopefully no more leaks

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    Quote Originally Posted by leep35 View Post
    Finally the car dealer workshop looked at the problem.

    Found the sealing gasket ( I assume its a o ring type ) around the fuel pump was deteriorated.
    Car is only 3 years old .
    Access to this area is via removing the rear passenger seat.
    Gasket was replaced and hopefully no more leaks
    Or just maybe the fuel pump had already been replaced pre-purchase and they did not install properly...

    Glad it's ok now though!
    MY18 VW Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition + Panoramic Sunroof + some extra goodies... (Pure White)
    MY17 ŠKODA Superb 206TSI 4x4 + Sunroof + Tech Pack + Comfort Pack + some extra goodies... (Moon White)

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