98 a4 convertable leaking fuel from in front of rear wheel

[galva]

Hi, while trying to repair 1 fault on my a4 I noticed a pool of fuel on the drive. While running a fairly fast leak of petrol comes from near a cylinder shaped thing in front of the rear driverside wheel. It's more into the centre of the car. 3 lines run this way past the cylinder I'm assuming 1 fuel line and 2 brake lines. Does anyone have any idea what's happened here? Thanks in advance for your help. Steve

[mikeybutch]

Petrol?Could be the filter

[rya4]

agree . Did you check the clips both sides of it?

[galva]

Thanks for the replys. The leak is near the fuel filter. Checked the banjo bolts but then realised the petrol was coming from what must be a snapped line or hole in the line under the rubber clamp whick holds it to the car. I need to get it up in the air to get a good look. Anyone experienced this before? Will i be abke to patch the metal line with a rubber petrol hose?

[galva]

Thanks for your help everyone. After taking the rubber clamp off and started the car up petrol sprayed out like a water pistal. I cut the rusted piece out, cleaned the pipe and used rubber fuel hose and spring clips to fill the gap. Job done, thanks