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Old 02-26-2009, 06:28 PM   #1
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Hay Guys
I have an 02 WRX wagon. Noticed a strong fuel smell coming from my engine today. No visible leaks, smell is strongest on passenger side of engine. Did a search on the forms, seems there is some sort of recall for fuel lines under the intake manifold. Has anyone had this work done? Who pays for it? any more info? Thanks
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Old 02-26-2009, 07:17 PM   #2
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Hay Guys
I have an 02 WRX wagon. Noticed a strong fuel smell coming from my engine today. No visible leaks, smell is strongest on passenger side of engine. Did a search on the forms, seems there is some sort of recall for fuel lines under the intake manifold. Has anyone had this work done? Who pays for it? any more info? Thanks
Take it to the dealer, I do believe they will cover it.
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Old 02-26-2009, 09:23 PM   #3
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don't take it to richmond subaru if u have mods LOL
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Old 02-26-2009, 10:52 PM   #4
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There was a very detailed thread in December about this. Search and ye will find.
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Old 02-26-2009, 10:54 PM   #5
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known issue for bugeye...

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Old 02-26-2009, 11:46 PM   #6
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I was mostly wondering if anybody local has had the repair done by the dealer, and did they cover the cost of doing it?
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Old 02-27-2009, 09:16 AM   #7
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Search for one of the 18349586987 threads on this issue. There are like 100,000 people with this problem in north america.
OP clearly stated that he found and read these threads . .
he understands what the problem is . .

He is now simply asking where "locally" he can get it fixed and how much it will cost as well as who will cover the cost
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Old 02-27-2009, 10:10 AM   #8
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Stealers cost from 400-$600.
Smell most likely coming from 2 small rubber fuel line under turbo inlet.
the clamps from the fuel line are not tight. either tighten them or buy new ones.
i did mine myself, if decide to do it. buy a after market turbo inlet (Samco Perrin etc...) coz the nipples from the oem inlet will break-off.
DIY & save yourself some money.

Do a search on how to remove turbo inlet, alot in this forum.
Take your time if you decide to do it yourself
& mark everything that you disconnect.
BTW..i did not remove my intake manifold.

GL Hopia
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Old 02-27-2009, 03:32 PM   #9
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Yeah, bring a modified ride into Richmond Subaru and kiss your bank account goodbye.


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