fuel leak when cold?

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Re037
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Joined: Thu Aug 05, 2004 6:20 pm
Car: 1992 300zx 2+2 NA

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so ive been having this weird fuel leak the past week. it only occurs on cold mornings but quickly goes away once the car is warmed up. i see no liquids dripping so i can only assume its a fuel vapor leak. any ideas?


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Zwicked
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Joined: Mon May 14, 2007 6:19 am
Car: 1990 300 ZX tt, 1990 240SX

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Yes, very common when it's cold. Tightening the fuel line clamps usually cures it. Here's a photo of where the dozen or so clamps reside. The ones at the front where the fuel rails join are the most popular place to leak, and of course a little challenging. If this doesn't fix it, it could also be the upper fuel injector o-rings, Fuel Pressure Reg or the Fuel Damper are leaking, but usually they won't quit leaking when the temp warms up.


Re037
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Joined: Thu Aug 05, 2004 6:20 pm
Car: 1992 300zx 2+2 NA

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cool, thanks zwicked. ill have a look this weekend.


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