Oil/Fuel Line Leak 175 Optimax - 2014

[potomacbassin]

2B115186

I noticed some oily (non fuel smelling) liquid coming out of the lower cowling so I did some digging on found this hose appears to have a leak. The air intake appears to have worn its way through the mesh tubing over time and cut into the rubber. Seems like a pretty sharp edge to have against an oil/fuel line. I haven't had time to take the lower cowling off yet but I need to know if this is something that I can do myself. I traced the other end of the line back to the fuel rails (I think). I really don't want the season to be over. LoL

I appreciate any assistance you can give or any feedback from Don (part numbers, etc.)

Thanks, Dave

[EuropeanAM]

The link pictured is the High-Pressure fuel line from the VST to the fuel rails (110 psi operating pressure, approximately). Verify whether or not the hose is compromised (or if it is just the sleeve).

Also check to confirm if it is oil or fuel.

[potomacbassin]

So it appears to be oil. I believe I traced it back to this part (oil pump)? The output from the overflow tank comes into this part and there is a bead of oil underneath it. If this is the oil pump this may be over my head for repairs. Don, is this something I can do myself or does this require a mechanic?

[SilverFox579]

Time for a new oil pump. I replaced mine last fall, not a hard job IMHO, but I have a lot of years wrenching behind me. An oil pump prime sequence is required after replacement.

[EuropeanAM]

Time for a new oil pump. I replaced mine last fall, not a hard job IMHO, but I have a lot of years wrenching behind me. An oil pump prime sequence is required after replacement.

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