1997 Chevy Pickup Fuel Leak at Transmission

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AAROADRUNNER
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i have a 97 chevy pickup 4x4 diesel truck. it has a fuel leak but heres the catch. the fuel is leaking from the drainhole in the dustcover of the transmission.i cant remove the dust cover because of the oilpan and the exhaust pipes. now, there are no traces of fuel on the outside of transmission or coming from any fuel lines around the area. i need to know what could cause a fuel leak inbetween the tranny and engine. there is nothin leaking from fuel pump or filter....i need help.
Apr 21, 2006 at 8:15 AM
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LOSONE
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The steel fuel lines runs alone the frame rail close to the shield. I fear you have a line that is leaking in the area. Good luck
Apr 21, 2006 at 8:35 AM
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Inspect the steel fuel lines running along the frame rail near the transmission shield for a leak that could drip from the dust cover drain hole.

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The owner of a 1997 Chevy diesel 4x4 pickup reports fuel leaking from the transmission dust cover drain hole, with no visible fuel on the transmission exterior or from nearby fuel lines, the fuel pump, or the filter. Access to the dust cover is blocked by the oil pan and exhaust pipes. The expert suspects a steel fuel line along the frame rail near the shield is leaking in that area.

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