Fuel leak

[88olds32]

I started up the Cutlass and noticed it was leaking a load of fuel from the engine bay. The leak appears to be coming from an area near the lower radiator hose - under the car. Could this be the fuel pump? Or, are there any ther areas where fuel could leak from?

The car has a stock Olds 307.

 

[84slow]

Sounds like the fuel pump.. but check the lines going into the pump there first. May be a bad line

 

[88olds32]

Will do. If it is the fuel pump, how difficult is it to replace? Any pointers?

 

[84slow]

Not hard at all 2 bolts and 2 lines. When you remove the pump just pay attention to the position of the lever on the pump. Easy peasy

 

[fleming442]

Pump shouldn't leak. I'd be more suspect of a dry rotted, rubber line section or rusted, metal section.

 

[88olds32]

I forgot to mention that the car started fine and was on and warming up for a minute or so before I noticed the leak.