2001 Kawasaki Bayou 300 fuel leakage problem

[eroark]

hi: i have a 01 kawasaki bayou 300 4x4 atv., that a leaking fuel fiting, i have repaired the shut-off valve, by installing a repair kit, in it. but it is still leaking fuel, around the fuel outlet fitting,. i have also replaced the o-rings, don't known how many it takes. on the fitting. there must a clip or clamp, or some type of retainer or something that holds this outlet fitting in place. please help me. thanks.

[pete59edsel]

You talking about where it goes into the tank? Mine has a clamp on it.

[Ajmboy]

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[eroark]

hi: no where it gos into the fuel shut-off valve, i use the worm-gear type clamps, on all the fuel hose connections. this fuel line fitting, connector, is made of aluminium,. and fits or pushes back into the fuel shut-off valve,. and then you push your fuel hose, onto it. and then slip a clamp, onto the hose,. the problem that i am having right now. is when you push the fuel fitting connector, into the fuel shut-off valve, it will not hold in place in the fuel shut-off valve., that is where the fuel is leaking. thanks

[swampcat07]

Drain the fuel, clean the connection and apply a slight amount of RTV Silicone to the fitting, then clamp it with a real hose clamp. Make sure you let it dry and be careful not to get any inside the fuel line. Drying time should be a day+, then add fuel.

If that does not work replace the fuel hose it may be stretched.

[eroark]

hi: fuel, is not leaking around the clamps, i am useing good quality fuel hose clamps., thats not the problem. the problem is fuel is leaking around the fuel line fiting, that fits inside the fuel shut-off valve,. this elbow type fiting has an o-ring, on the shaft of it. and is made of aluminum metal,. thanks.

[Ajmboy]

hi: fuel, is not leaking around the clamps, i am useing good quality fuel hose clamps., thats not the problem. the problem is fuel is leaking around the fuel line fiting, that fits inside the fuel shut-off valve,. this elbow type fiting has an o-ring, on the shaft of it. and is made of aluminum metal,. thanks.

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[racers]

Fuel vale body to inlet tube leakage is usually a bad vale assy. I've fixed mine empty or tilt tank a good cleaning of both the body inlet and fitting spray with brake cleaner and epoxy it back in place being care full of getting any epoxy inside clamp it in lightly, wait at least 48 hours before putting in fuel. beware it's not ,necessarily a safe way to go but it will hold until you get a new assy. I've had mine last for years but i wouldn't sell it that way.

Edited November 23, 2011 by racers