OT. Chrysler fuel rail leak

INCase · Oct 2, 2009

have a Chrysler with a 3.3L and have a fuel leak on the fuel rail which I guess is kinda common. has anyone else had this problem and how did you fix it. A new rail is $250-300 at the dealer.

Now to add something tractor related to the post. Still don't have the 800 going but getting closer.

Thanks.

ted regentin · Oct 2, 2009

You should check and see if there is a recall for this problem. If I remember correctly, There was a recall for fuel rail leaks in 3.3 minivans. I don't remember what years it covered.
Hope this helps,
Ted

bradk · Oct 2, 2009

My Town & Country van was covered under a recall.

We were in Charles City IA a few years ago when I noticed the smell.Took it to the dealer when I found recalls out on it. Turns out the recall had already been done.

Being that the rail wasn't leaking at the time the previous owner brought it in for the recall,they installed the "bonnet" over the rail connectors and the campaign was complete.

They ended up re-opening the campaign(they can) and replacing the rail.All's good now.

I'd call the dealer and have the VIN ready.

omahagreg · Oct 2, 2009

I got my fuel rail from mother chrysler for around $200, but that was 8 years ago. I would not try to do anything but replace it, as safety is a must. I finally gave up on chrysler, because parts were ridiculous, or non existant for my stuff. Greg

INCase · Oct 2, 2009

Checked the recalls, 1991 wasn't covered for some reason but it obviously should have been. The cars 19 years old but still only has 71,000 miles and no rust.

INCase · Oct 2, 2009

What did the bonnet look like? I've heard something about a "recall repair kit" for the 3.3L.

Howard H. · Oct 2, 2009

I don't know about the Chrysler engine per se, but the fuel rail started leaking on my Mercury Cougar with the V8 and I was shocked to find out it was a common little set of O-rings that cost about $4 to repair it.

On top of that, it turned out to be very easy to put them in.

I've done quite a bit of automotive repair, and from just looking at it at first, I figured it would be $200 in parts and a couple days in the shop, so that was quite a nice surprise!

Howard

bradk · Oct 2, 2009

The bonnet was more or less a band-aid that wrapped around the rail connectors and held on with a hose clamp.Kind of a joke if ya ask me.

If it were mine,I'd check on a new one,or if not available,a junkyard rail.Not bad to swap out.

RusselAZ · Oct 2, 2009

What year? I have a new rail here that a customer had me order, then didn't want.

INCase · Oct 2, 2009

1991 Chrysler. Email is open

RusselAZ · Oct 2, 2009

Mail sent.

504-2 · Oct 2, 2009

Comprehensive Insurance is always good for fuel leaks!!

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