Fuel leak!

[ging71]

For the 1st time I filled my 172 up (02 plate) today, I filled it as much as I could, only to find fuel leaking out from below, it stopped after a minute and hasnt come back, does the tank have an overflow/brether system that would do this, or is there a problem????

 

[ollie_yesclio]

could be a tiny hole towards the top of your fuel pipe, my mates car did this.

obviousley it stops once u stop putting fuel in.

couldnt comment on an overflow system thing.

 

[ging71]

could be a tiny hole towards the top of your fuel pipe, my mates car did this.

obviousley it stops once u stop putting fuel in.

couldnt comment on an overflow system thing.

cheers, I'll take it to the garage and see what they think 2moro

 

[ollie_yesclio]

not exactly sure where the fuel pipe is on 172's but on mine i take my wheel off and its easy accesable, so easy enough to look at.

try yourself if you can get in at it ok. if its not this then i dont know what else it could be.

 

[Fletcher]

I'd take it to the garage asap mate.

 

[ging71]

I'd take it to the garage asap mate.

Took it today, they couldnt see anything obvious, so they said just keep an eye on it for now. Its covered by warranty so it can be easilly done. Cheers