fixed cracked fuel pump housing

rerobin66 · Post by **rerobin66** » 28 Jan 2013, 13:44

and of course my newly purchased used 2000 s80 had a fuel leak in the pumps plastic housing. Pulled the seats; bottom, bolster, and larger upright back. (ask me how) Removed access panel to the top of fuel pump. Visually located the three small cracks that were leaking fuel. Cleaned with a grease remover, dried very good. Scrapped the surface with a sharp knife, razor to prepare for a fix with JB weld. Has not leaked since. Oh forgot to mention I am a girl! lol

rerobin66 · Post by **rerobin66** » 28 Jan 2013, 14:10

if you smell gas in your car, your garage, or see any signs of "dirty" gas leak on the ground or garage floor. it is most likely the fuel pump upper plastic housing.

Post by **jimmy57** » 28 Jan 2013, 16:17

call a volvo dealer with your complete VIN and see if there is an open recall for the fuel pump assembly.

rerobin66 · Post by **rerobin66** » 28 Jan 2013, 16:37

Thanks Jimmy I checked with dealer first. They wont do anything to my car under recall now that it is 13 years old. And the fuel pump is working fine. just had that leak....but no more.

Post by **chrism** » 29 Jan 2013, 13:50

The recall WAS for cracked housings - NOT for the pump not working. It was particularly a problem in the hot southern states. Call Volvo Customer Care 1-800-458-1552, you may get a different answer. I don't know if there is a time limit on the recall.

rerobin66 · Post by **rerobin66** » 29 Jan 2013, 15:30

Going to call them tomorrow. will post results

Called this morning. Spoke with Lisa in Volvo customer care. My particular car was not part of the fuel pump recall. I said okay. so my fuel pump was not one of the defective ones? she just repeated that it was not part of the recall.

Post by **chrism** » 30 Jan 2013, 10:29

HA! How's that for side-stepping the question?

Personally, I would be leary of a JB Weld repair of a part like that, particularly if it is containing pressurized fuel. Keep an eye on it - vibration and temperature fluctuations could easily cause it to crack again. I'm real cautious when it comes to fuel systems.

rerobin66 · Post by **rerobin66** » 30 Jan 2013, 10:35

I have been visually checking the garage floor where I park and have been on alert for gas smell in my car. So far no signs of reoccurring leak. but I am daily cautious in regard. More then likely I will replace it in a couple months regardless if it is still holding well or not. Thank you!

rerobin66 · Post by **rerobin66** » 30 Jan 2013, 14:31

The surface must be prepped by through cleaning and scoring the surface so that patch material will adhere. This solution should not be a substitute for having it replaced. Just something I am trying because I am a research analyst.

rerobin66 · Post by **rerobin66** » 01 Mar 2013, 20:00

two months...no more leak. Still monitoring, staying alert for smell.