I got a Montana off my buddy to use as a transitional vehicle while I shop for something newer and reliable. It had a number of problems but ran down the road when I got it. I had some body damage on my old truck that delayed selling it so the Montana ended up sitting all winter. I finally sold my truck and put a new battery in the Montana. Got it fired up and pulled it into the garage to check it over and it now has a bad gas leak. I either need to fix it or sell/scrap it. So I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice on fixing the line and how much of PITA and expense it is. I barely paid any thing for this and was only planning on driving it for a 2-4 weeks then scrapping it or selling it for $500 if it still ran down the road. The leak is coming from the back side of the motor I think. I don't see anything up top. I see it dripping and collecting on the frame underneath right behind the motor. It starts leaking when the fuel pump comes on (don't have to start the motor). I tried to look closer but the frame was kind of crushing/crunching into my jack stand (thanks salt belt) so I stopped. Just curious if anyone's fixed this before, how hard it is for a diy, and how much it might cost if I have someone do it. I'll get some ramps and the part if it's worth the expense and effort. Thanks for any advice.

 

When I had a leaking fuel line (rodents chewed through it for some reason) I found an inexpensive fix-it kit in a parts store that let you cut out the leaking area and install a new piece of fuel line with crimped fittings at each end. It all depends on whether you can actually access the leaky area. I don't remember exactly, but it was something similar to this: http://www.amazon.ca/Dorman-800-058-...s%2C138&sr=8-5