Author Topic: Fuel Smell through car (Read 22370 times)

chrisevo · « **on:** April 11, 2010, 07:11:01 PM »

Chris

My car has a smell of fuel in the cabin. I do not use Optimax and have checked the filler and it seems ok. Strong smell in the boot thought when I open it. Any ideas??
Might get you to check it out when you do the discs.
Cheers
Chris

MuscleVette · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2010, 08:04:04 PM »

Being non mechanical minded my first thoughts are don't smoke in the car

Garry:seeya:

:drink:

sms777 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2010, 10:28:03 PM »

Quote from: MuscleVette link=topic=3134.msg18371#msg18371

Being non mechanical minded my first thoughts are don't smoke in the car
Garry:seeya: :drink:

Also make sure you take away the cigars from mother-in-law in boot.

Seriously Chris.... it will be a simple fix like putting the fuel cap back on after refuelling....

I know.... i am an asshole... but trust me, it will be something simple.
:fingers:

chrisevo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2010, 06:30:54 PM »

looks like we are getting close to diagnosing the problem........lets see ....I dont smoke......Mother-in-law doesn't smoke.......petrol cap checked ............. mechanics an assh#le (ha ha)......... so not much left to work out by the look of it!!!!!! [I hope]

bonnevista · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2010, 07:19:48 PM »

Are you sure it's petrol, I've heard wet horse smells similar.

chrisevo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2010, 07:25:38 PM »

Normally only get those smells in any kind of convertible!

GT SALLY · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2010, 09:00:55 AM »

Quote from: chrisevo link=topic=3134.msg18368#msg18368

Chris

My car has a smell of fuel in the cabin. I do not use Optimax and have checked the filler and it seems ok. Strong smell in the boot thought when I open it. Any ideas??
Might get you to check it out when you do the discs.
Cheers
Chris

Same here Chris, I think it might be the rubber trunk seals not contacting with enough force. Fumes are sucked in behind the car in the low pressure area, evident by tthe soot that forms on the rear of the car.

68PONY · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:03:40 PM »

Quote from: GT SALLY link=topic=3134.msg18402#msg18402

Quote from: chrisevo link=topic=3134.msg18368#msg18368
Chris

My car has a smell of fuel in the cabin. I do not use Optimax and have checked the filler and it seems ok. Strong smell in the boot thought when I open it. Any ideas??
Might get you to check it out when you do the discs.
Cheers
Chris

Same here Chris, I think it might be the rubber trunk seals not contacting with enough force. Fumes are sucked in behind the car in the low pressure area, evident by tthe soot that forms on the rear of the car.

Well back to topic , chris as gt sally says its probably that rubber hose which goes between the filler neck and gas tank , maybe one of the clamps has sh@t itself , it only takes a drop to stink the car out.
cheers chris.

MuscleVette · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:19:12 PM »

GUYS LETS KEEP THIS THREAD NICE & GET BACK TO THE FUMES PROBLEM REMEMBER THIS IS A HAPPY FORUM

Garry :coffee:

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sms777 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:25:44 PM »

Quote from: MuscleVette link=topic=3134.msg18428#msg18428

GUYS LETS KEEP THIS THREAD NICE & GET BACK TO THE FUMES PROBLEM REMEMBER THIS IS A HAPPY FORUM

Garry :coffee:

Viva la presidente!

Like all the Chris's of the forum said it is something simple.
If still no fix, come and see me

Cheers, CHRIS.....you know which one

Author Topic: Fuel Smell through car (Read 22370 times)

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