Fuel rail is leaking fuel unto the engine manifold which could result in a fire. Took vehicle to dealer, and whole system had to be replaced because of corrosion. A/c evaporator and timing belt also had to be replaced--A/C would bot hold a freon r134a charge, and the belt was torn by the water pump. *ak
1994 Dodge Intrepid fuel system complaints
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When driving at any speed the consumer can smell gas fuel coming into the vehicle. The smell went away and came back, causing the consumer to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer determined that there was gas fuel coming into the vehicle, and said that fuel rail had a leakage.
Started smelling gas after returning from refueling the car.I thougt it was just from refueling. After starting the vehicle in the morning the smell became even stronger. I drove the vehicle to work and back and at various times noticed a strong odor of gasoline.after I arrived at home I opened the hood to look for leaks. I did not find any till I started the vehicle. There was fuel spraying from the injector rail. I came in and contacted the dealership that services my vehicle and made arrangements to have it repaired today{11/21/98}.they contacted me to tell me that it was the fuelrail that was leaking and it was not covered under warranty. I have to wait till monday to pick up my vehicle because that part was not available.they also told me that there had been a recall on some vehicles but my was not on the list.I went onto the web and found a recall listed by the federal safety agency about the fuel rail and injector seals.I am taking this with me on monday when I go to pick up my vehicle.
My wife and I own a 1994 dodge intrepid 3.5 liter 24-valve vehicle. My wife drives this car every day to transport my son to school. She informed me that gasoline fumes were very stong inside the passenger compartment. I further investigated under the hood of my 1994 intrepid and found that the unsupported front steel crossover tube and the two rear tubes connected to the two siemens fuel injection rails were leaking profusely, depositing fuel all over the engine and puddles on the garage floor. Being a mechanical design engineer, (profession), and automotive mechanic, (unprofessional), I commented to my wife barbara, while visually looking at the fuel lines and the clips holding the fuel lines to the fuel rails; I hope there is not just 'o' rings sealing this connection and also the only means of support for the steel cross-over line. I was wrong, this was the only part sealing up the lines to the injection rails. In my opinion, this is a very poor design and extremely dangerous. I went to buy the o-rings at a local auto parts store. I was told that they were unavailable for the 3.5 liter. I then went to my local dodge dealer to purchase the o-rings. They told me you have to buy the entire injection rail @ $189.00 each. To get all 4 o-rings which means I have to spend around $375.00 just to get these four o-rings. When asked why the parts department said that is the only way chrysler will sell the o-rings, which to me is a consumer rip-off to begin with. I took the o-rings to a vendor I use at my place of employment. He matched them up for me and I replaced them. The problem is two fold. #1) the cross-over line is dangling out there only supported by o-rings bouncing up and down with the car every mile you drive. Right now with the engine running and the system pressurized you can wiggle the cross-over tube slightly and fuel will leak out of each of the two cross-over tube o-rings. I even installed viton rings to minimize damage due to exposure
Fuel rail failure resulting in fuel leak onto engine.
Smelled gas intermittently, winter '98, then no smell all summer, then again in fall '98. Smell coming in via ventilation system, apparently from engine compartment but could not find leak. Then late october strong smell, found leak at front of fuel rail (apparent mechanical connection between rail itself and piping which connects the two halves of the fuel rail) leak is intermittent. Called service advisor and described, he checked his computer and said no recall, etc., so dodge would not pay to fix. Gave rough estimate of $475 to replace rail. Then checked your web site and found campaign id no. 98v184000, which I believe describes my problem. I will pursue with dealer, just wanted it on record another ones leaking...
The fuel rail started to go on my car 3 weeks after I bought the car, jan 96. Bernicker said that they fixed the problem. In oct 97 the gas smell came back the fuel rail completely went feb 98. I wrote chrysler to pay to fix the problem. They refused the tire rod problem has been around since I had the car. Bernicker fixed it 3 weeks after I bought it. That fix lasted maybe 2 or 3 weeks. The warrantee was then over.
Manufacturer's recall 787. Fuel seals/fuel lines fittings and pump. Consumer states the vehicle is a duplicate problem and repair work was done at owner's expense.
Fuel was spilling into the engine area; the fuel rail needed replacing.
Fuel rail assembly failed.
Fuel was leaking out of the fuel manifold when driving. Had vehicle checked. Found the crossover tube was leaking. It's in the front over the engine. Has not taken vehicle to dealer .
Fuel line leaks near electrical parts.
The front pipe that connects to the fuel rail became loose, causing fuel to leak into engine. Please provide details.
Fuel injector lines leaking fuel onto manifolds.
Driver experienced two months of fuel odor and throttle problems. Now the fuel injector line has completely failed, causing fuel to spill onto the motor.
Plastic fuel rail made by siimans are causing the rail to leak fuel onto engine and intake manifold.
Fuel rail failure.
While driving gasoline is leaking from the engine, causing the vehicle to shut down. Also, the dealer has changed the fuel rail and several components on the electrical system. Howver, roblem has not been solved. Owner has difficulty getting parts to repair the vehicle.
Driver noticed a strong fuel smell under the hood due to fuel leak coming from connection to the fuel rail at crossove rpipe.
Fuel rail was leaking fuel onto engine, causing strong smell of gas and potential of a fire. Dealer replaced fuel rail ,part on backorder.
Fuel injection system leaks.
Noticed a strong smell of gasoline. When taken to a mechanic, mechanic discovered fuel leaking onto the manifold. Fuel rail was replaced because of problem.
Fuel injection system leak.
Driving at approximately 40 MPH started to smell gas, noticed that the fuel rail was cracked, causing gas to leak onto the engine block which could result in a fire. Mechanic claims this is widespread problem. Parts are on national backorder.
Fuel rail failure.
Driving the vehicle consumer smelled fumes. Saw that there was leakage underneath vehicle. Fuel rail was cracked, causing fuel to leak onto engine. Consumer has taken vehicle to repair shop once.
Fuel rail failure.
Cracked fuel rail spayed and leaked fuel on the engine.
Cracked fuel rail spayed and leaked fuel on the engine.
The fuel lines under the hood leak, squirting fuel onto the engine block.
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