A lucky escape !!!

[Paul Goldsmith]

I got home last night from a glorious sunny afternoon's drive around the North Norfolk coast and noticed a strong petrol smell ...

... I took a good look around and saw some heaving dripping from under the front, where I found my bulkhead connection in a terrible state

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An easy fix (assume jubilee clips are OK rather than those sprung clips) but I can't help thinking I've had a lucky escape given the proximity to exhausts etc. !!!

A bit disappointed that this wasn't picked up during my recent service, as it's clearly been on its way out for some time (ignore the lengthwise cut as that was me to get it off the metal fuel pipe) but although a pig to check it's definitely on regular list from now on !

[Bazstag]

Glad everything came out alright. I also had this situation a few years ago and it certainly puts you on your toes to stop it spraying on the exhaust. I dont know why this piece does'nt have a shield from the exhaust as it certainly plays a factor in it going brittle and as you stated its worthwhile people checking theirs.

[Arbman Al]

Glad everything came out alright. I also had this situation a few years ago and it certainly puts you on your toes to stop it spraying on the exhaust. I dont know why this piece does'nt have a shield from the exhaust as it certainly plays a factor in it going brittle and as you stated its worthwhile people checking theirs.

Hi Baz,

Not seen you on here for a while? You coming to National Day this year??

Cheers...Al

[Bazstag]

Been knocking a few walls down in the house Al.... No, I'm not going to the National this year but I've booked into the TR weekend at Malvern.

[KOY 23]

You going with Ginger Dave?

[Arbman Al]

Been knocking a few walls down in the house Al.... No, I'm not going to the National this year but I've booked into the TR weekend at Malvern.

Busy bee then! I think getting permission from SWMBO to do Malvern maybe one too many what with Spa and Brands/ND weekend coming up.

[Bazstag]

You going with Ginger Dave?

Yes, going with the ginger one John or should I say meeting him down there, as well as Glyn and Yvonne ( Brooklands)
I should be starting on a new garage Al but just cant be bothered at the mo, think Dave might kick start me into it when I get to see his, Hmm,