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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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87 camaro leaks fuel from starter?

I'm posting this for my cousin who just recently bought a 87 camaro, he gave it a full tune up got it started and all. then instead of changing a bad solenoid he replaced the whole starter since it was old and had rusted and was even corroding, after changing it he tried to start it and it turned over but didn't start. when he got out of the car he smell gas and check under the car. and there was gas coming from the area of the starter. is it a problem with the starter or maybe something else?


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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Re: 87 camaro leaks fuel from starter?

Don't try to start it.
Check all fuel lines & connections. Replace as needed.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Re: 87 camaro leaks fuel from starter?

Originally Posted by t-top havoc
Don't try to start it.
Check all fuel lines & connections. Replace as needed.
He might end up with a 87 firebird
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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Re: 87 camaro leaks fuel from starter?

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He might end up with a 87 firebird


Hopefully its something small, but i think we can all agree the starter itself isnt the one leaking
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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Re: 87 camaro leaks fuel from starter?

Originally Posted by Nomi_Darkk
there was gas coming from the area of the starter.
Only way to get fuel there is it must be leaking down from somewhere above.
Carb or injection engine?
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Re: 87 camaro leaks fuel from starter?

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Hopefully its something small, but i think we can all agree the starter itself isnt the one leaking
agree
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