rvnjudie Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 I am sprouted to Elkhart area for residential fridge installation. I have a diesel leak. I am unable physically to crawl under and see where it is coming from. Do I take my motor home to Spartan (the chassis manufacturer) or to Cummins? Anyone had work done in that area? Thanks for helping throttle ole lady. Judie 2000 American Dream Ps-am going to have to go to factory for new rubber molding on windshield also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Find a radiator shop that repairs fuel tanks. How bad is the leak? Only while running or while sitting quiet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvnjudie Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 While sitting. Not noticing when driving. Had maybe a 3 foot circle after 2 months in same spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 From the motor or fuel tank ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvnjudie Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Fuel tank. Not in back where motor is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGMIKEM Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 I would not take it to either place unless it is more convieniant or it is under warranty (being a 2000 probably not.) check local repair places, a Camping World maybe, diesel repair shop, get a price before they repair. If you are only willing to have those two work on it, then spartan would handle the fuel tank leaks. It could be a generator line leaking also, and may only leak when Gen. is operating if you move the moho take note when you get to your destination if it leaks at all when you get there, if not fire up the Gen. and inspect the ground after running a few mins. good luck Judie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvnjudie Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Well, having been to both Spartan and Cummins, and since I am having a residential fridge put in, my pocketbook is already taking a hit! So, I if I can get it done elsewhere cheaper, I will definitely go with that. I just did not know where to start. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGMIKEM Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 If your out of town, look for a local shop on the internet/phone book, word of mouth, once you find a shop then you could go on a site that reviews repair shops see if they are reputable, like yelp Angie's list maybe, then call them ask if they can do the work and if you could come by for an estimate (they might charge a fee to look at it ) but a least you can decide if it's in your budget and if not in budget, ask them if you come back when in budget if you can get the diagnoses fee credited to the work, since they already know whats wrong, they don't need another diagnoses charge. try it see what you come up with. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Sounds like a bad fuel line. If it is a rub hole in the tank, you need to lower the level to where it can be drained and removed. Like I said, a radiator shop can repair a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Buy one of your neighbors a drink and get them to slide under there and see if they can spot the location. I agree that its more than likely a fuel line with a pin hole wore into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFchap Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 For a fuel leak, I would take it to the nearest service center I could get an appointment with. I have gone to many Cummins locations ... Cummins SE, Cummins SW, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 While sitting. Not noticing when driving. Had maybe a 3 foot circle after 2 months in same spot. Was the tank completely full when you stopped? Are you traveling now and see no evidence of a leak? Also what sort of pad were you sitting on when the 2/3' circle developed? If you were sitting on concrete, it would take very little diesel fuel to make a spot that large. If you are still in that same spot, I'd try to find a way to detect if it is still leaking or if it might have been something temporary that has stopped. Could it have been that the tank was over filled and the fuel came from the vent line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlerchba@sbcglobal.net Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Judie, Take a look at this site if you are not familiar with it. http://rvservicereviews.com/StateList.asp?Submit=&sortby=location&state=TX&search=&CategoryID=&ZipCode=&Miles=&SearchState=&KeywordState= This is a great source for RV repairs all over the country, primarily because of the reviews fellow RVr's provide. I had the pleasure of find a couple good places for repairs in the Houston area from this site. Best regards, Tim Lerchbacker 2013 Ford F250 Diesel 2012 Keystone Avalanche 5th wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvnjudie Posted August 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 It was not completely full when I stopped,maybe 3/4. I was parked on small gravel. I am currently enroute to Elkhart, IN for a new fridge. It would be great if it is only a fuel line. I will get it checked as soon as possible. Will be there today sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 If you have a fuel leak get it checked out immediately, do not mess around or delay. Not only is it illegal to dump fuel on the ground, it is not worth putting your life and others in danger. You are one spark away from having a bad day. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 A 3 foot circle (if on a hard surface like concrete or asphalt) is not much of a leak after 2 months time. DO NOT take it to Camping World as mentioned by someone above! You need to find someone to get under it with a flashlight while it is running. Most likely just a fuel line or fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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