Fuel Smell

[stevegto3]

Hi All

I know a fuel smell is a common trait of our cars but just been out to the garage and my word it stinks, its worse in the cabin.

Checked fuel breather is still present and sticking out, any other checks, remove arch lining anf check pump?
It might be that before it was stored in a 3 bay garage so the smell wasnt as bad, but now its in a single garage its worse? How smelly is everyone elses (oooh errr)?

cheers steve

[AMG Merc]

stevegto3 said:

Hi All

I know a fuel smell is a common trait of our cars but just been out to the garage and my word it stinks, its worse in the cabin.

Checked fuel breather is still present and sticking out, any other checks, remove arch lining anf check pump?
It might be that before it was stored in a 3 bay garage so the smell wasnt as bad, but now its in a single garage its worse? How smelly is everyone elses (oooh errr)?

cheers steve

Not sure if you're aware but usually the first port of call is the base of the filler. You might try and tighten the locking gasket plate by turning a half-turn. This expands when the key is turned and may have worn over time.

[stevegto3]

Thanks ill try that first. Do you mean on the cap? or on the filler once the cap is off?

[AMG Merc]

AMG Merc said:

Yes, the base of the filler cap itself.

... And no woodbines or candles out there - remember it's not petrol that ignites, it's the fumes!

[stevegto3]

Ok, thanks ill try that. Now you have me worried - our gas boiler is in the garage!!

[mgbond]

Mine was a crack in the tank and the fuel had melted the floor sealant so it leaked into the cabin.

[JW027]

Hi Steve I posted a similar question. You may find some more info in my thread? http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...