Fuel leak woes...

I swear these cars are are like my daughters! I am busy doing the 30K major on my 348 Spider and dotting it with belts, gaskets etc... So what happens - my TS decides get my full attention by leaving a puddle of gas on the floor

I pulled the engine and gas tank covers to find that a generous puddling of gas. Futher inspection (really hard to see) seems to indicate that the leak is between the back "fire wall" and the tank - so no real visual access - everything on the engine side is dry. In addition there is a build up of "diluted tar" (rustproofing material) on the frame driver side between the tank and the firewall.

Any ideas on the potential leak - I don't see any lines going to that side on the parts catalog..

I guess me only option is to pull the darned gas tank - any special tricks other than disconnecting the lines engine side and removing the straps? (after emptying of course)
Thx

 

ND, I did as the one my spider was loose - scary. In the of the TS case it appears to be coming from the vicinity where item 12 is listed on the graphic.

BTW, thx for the connection with Dick Jordan, first time in a long while that someone tells me they will bill me AFTER I receive and test the part - sounds like a great person. Sending my pump in tomorrow!

 

ND, I stand corrected - the leak must be from one of the hoses b/c the back of the tank looks intact (no pucture or abrasion). I have a feeling that this occurs only when the tank is quite full since everything is bone dry now (1/2 full tank).

I guess now I have a VERY good reason to install the SPA fire extingher system sitting on my shelf - cheap insurance - should be offered standard for all Ferraris!