sheppeydave 0 Posted September 8, 2013 Fuel smell while driving through windows checked all fuel lines new boot rubber new exhaust system new air box new inlet gaskets new everything I'm running out of ideas it pings:-(??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 8, 2013 Close the window? :dance: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 8, 2013 Sorry, couldn't resist. I'm sure someone with better knowledge will be along soon :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted September 8, 2013 Fuel smell while driving through windows checked all fuel lines new boot rubber new exhaust system new air box new inlet gaskets new everything I'm running out of ideas it pings:-(??? Don't drive through windows? :scratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted September 8, 2013 I'm sure someone with better knowledge will be along soon :) How wrong you are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheppeydave 0 Posted September 8, 2013 Haha very funny this is serious I'm getting high on fumes does anyone have any ideas?the smell changes as I drive faster?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted September 8, 2013 On mine I checked all the hose clips and found some under the car really rusty and not clamping properly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jochen744 10 Posted September 8, 2013 Hi, I had a similar issue with a old mk2 Golf, turned out to be a seal by the fuel filler neck, where the locking pin for central locking is. I would check fuel tank filler cap seal and around that area. When the window is open it somehow causes a vacuum which draws the fuel fumes into the car. Either that or you have a leak on the charcoal filter or vent pipes if your model has the system fitted? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 8, 2013 How wrong you are. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheppeydave 0 Posted September 9, 2013 Hello my car doesn't have a charcoal canister it's a 1990 from what I can see it vents out of the filler neck I have fitted a new genuine cap :-(it's really strong while driving:-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wullie 1 Posted September 9, 2013 Does it smell (of petrol) when stationary? If it does have a good look, and sniff, along the fuel pipes, pump etc. while checking clamps etc. If you can do this with the engine running then any leaks should be apparent. Another thought. Is the car running excessively rich, like only getting a dozen miles to the gallon? Could be unburnt fuel in the exhaust. It's really difficult, well, nigh on impossible to diagnose a fault like this remotely on a forum, it's a case of getting under there and looking. Best nose on and get sniffing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheppeydave 0 Posted September 9, 2013 Yeah it smells really bad from like the filler area after a long run should this be right I can open my filler cap and you don't get like a hiss of pressure??i thought the tank vented through the cap etc?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheppeydave 0 Posted September 9, 2013 You can drive with the windows up fine going a long come to a halt you get a slight whiff of petrol fumes:-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheppeydave 0 Posted September 11, 2013 Hello on my car I can take the side carpets up in the boot and you can smell petrol smell on the arch carpet there doesn't seem to be any holes anywhere it doesn't make any sense????i have all ready relaced the boot seal next thing will be is a gallon of petrol and a box of matches:-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
