Gas leak

[Ricky Ricardo]

I have a 2003 Silverado 1500 extended cab. I started it the other day and immediately heard a thud underneath my seat. After driving a few blocks, I notice the smell of gas. I pull over and gas is just steadily leaking underneath near the middle of the truck. It eventually stops, so I try to start it to get it home. Has a hard time turning over but eventually does but the leaking starts all over again. Decided to tow it back. Any ideas?

[davester]

crawl under the truck and look.

[txab]

^^^^^1

 

Rotted fuel line. Leaking fuel filter fittings etc....

[davester]

note, if you find the fuel lines are rusted out, you probably should inspect the brake lines, as they are made of similar material, and are in a similar location, so they likely will have similar rust.  It makes for an exciting ride when a brake line fails.

[sefiroxx]

Crawl under and reach over the top. Fuel lines, fuel pump etc might popped up/off