Just asking to see if it is known problem....

I have a 2016 MY Autobiography and car developed a very instant and strong diesel leak from the engine bay. Lots of smoke and horrible burning diesel smell. I have the AA coming out to take a look but wondered if anyone ever experienced similar. The diesel seems to be at the top of the engine - whilst I havent taken it off, the underside of the plastice cover in moddle of engine is soaking wet with diesel. Also evidence of it all up sides of car. I am assuming split/burst pipe but equaly could be soemthing much worse!

Thankfully happened about a mile away from home, i thought it was car in front, and was only when i turned into my road I realised it was me!!

Thanks in advance

Peekay

So, it appears during lockdown a mouse nested under the engine cover and chewed through a diesel pipe. Can anyone identify the pipe which has been chewed through and advise how difficlut it is to replace? Thanks in advance

Peekay

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That must have been some hungry mouse.
Those pipes are armoured!!

have a look here and see if any fuel lines are familiar ..
click on the 'p' number to get the LR code.

http://new.lrcat.com/#!/12120/134702/137669/11135/137833 ... - .- -.




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