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What is this located slightly behind alternator? Leaking gas.

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Old Dec 31, 2024 | 09:44 PM
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What is this located slightly behind alternator? Leaking gas.


1985 v8 5.0 trans am 305 carb

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Old Dec 31, 2024 | 11:22 PM
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Re: What is this located slightly behind alternator? Leaking gas.

That's your fuel pump. Probably get it sorted out before you drive it any more. Could be the pump or one of the rubber lines attached.
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Old Jan 6, 2025 | 03:57 PM
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Re: What is this located slightly behind alternator? Leaking gas.

Fuel pump. Mine was leaking out the side of the housing through the weep holes and replaced it.
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 10:26 PM
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Re: What is this located slightly behind alternator? Leaking gas.

Definitely agree, fuel pump. Don't drive it until you fix it. Any old pump will do for most engines, the Carter ones are pretty reliable.
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