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Subject:Re: Fuel Rail Leak Detection?
From:Mike Collum
Date:Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:50:03 -0400

What worked for me with my 1.9 with the plastic "Cigar tubes" was to
clean everything really well and dry it thoroughly then run the engine
and look for moist spots.  I still check them periodically and any sign
of moisture gets immediate attention.

Mike

mad madeline wrote:
> We've noticed there is a leak from one of the fuel rails, but we don't know if the rail itself leaks.  Anybody know of a way to test the rail for cracks or leaks without removing it completely?  Otherwise just replace the seals and hope that cures the problem.
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