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blacksky33
11-16-2001, 05:52 PM
can anyone give me any idea's why i can smell fuel in my car but only on a hot day i have allso noticed the smell in the boot aswell:bloated:

SlowGts-t
11-16-2001, 07:42 PM
I've got an R32 but Im guessing they are similar.

In the boot, there is a metal cover on the right hand side, underneath it is another plate and underneath that is the fuel pump There is probably a leak in the lower plate. Thats where mine came from.

ER.. u sure that its petrol and not exhaust fumes? (just checking)

blacksky33
11-16-2001, 11:05 PM
no definatley fuel do you think i will be able to tell by looking at it or will it need to be pressure tested or something:confused:

meggala
11-17-2001, 04:18 AM
the one I had was the breather from the fuel filler was cracked in mine you will need to remove the shrould in the wheel arch to see that.
meggala

SlowGts-t
11-17-2001, 06:27 AM
Pressure test? . no no. Its just a metal cover on top of the fuel tank.Fuel leaks out when its sloshing around in the tank. Just needs some sealant to seal it

GTS-4 Ben
11-17-2001, 06:45 AM
tell me, does anyone know if it actually matters if it leaks around the fuel pump seal? I replaced my fuel pump and the seal streached so In cut it and put it back in. When I remove my fuel cap it dosn't make the "hiss" noise... but the car runs sweet and gas is normal for the car..

Ben

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