There is likely a piece of rubber (FI rated) hose and/or a white
(nylon?plastic?) or metal transition piece to make transition from the
black nylon hose and connection to the engines' FI system. Regardless,
if you had a drip in that area, I would sugggest replacing any rubber
hose bits there and closely inspect any other transition pieces.

On my old air cooled engine, I replaced the FI hoses. A year later, an
intermittent *tiny* spot of fuel showed up under one of the "new"
rubber hose bits at the metal fuel rail. Point is, I didn't care why
it leaked, only that it did.

---- :^)

Just my .02

Neil.

On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 10:09 AM, Joseph Fortino <fortino1@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Well hmm, how do i start off. ok my baby 85gl has been hangin out in a garage for the
> last ahhh 4month? dont drive it much these days, since i live 2miles from work :) shes safe
> and sound, but i should have disconnected the battery before storing it. Doh.
>
> Question all my fuel lines and other idems are in great order, but has anyone heard of gas leaking
> near the starter motor? yes my battery was dry and after little cranking it leaked just a couple
> drops. Nothing since! what causes this? just flooded a bit since battery was bone dry on juice.
>
> I'm totaly careful with any type of gas leaks. and do understand that it can be a fire bomb!
>
> No leaks tho- all lines look good. wow she was happy to get rolling again, such a nice baby..
> remember they hear us ;-P
>
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
> Have a nice Day :)
>

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