Posts : 2854 Join date : 2010-11-11 Age : 52 Location : Bishop Auckland
Subject: Smell of petrol Mon 4 Nov - 9:39
I took one of my daughters to the bus station in bishop about 7.15 this morning then got home for about 7.50 all ok. Then at 8.50 I took other daughter to bishop collage on way there I noticed a strong smell of petrol I had heater on when I got the the collage I lifted the bonnet I could smell the petrol but can't see and wet pipes or drips any ideas and photos to indecate where problem could be its a 02 bug cheers
Hutchy1979
Posts : 700 Join date : 2012-07-05 Age : 44 Location : Sunny aycliffe
Subject: Re: Smell of petrol Mon 4 Nov - 9:49
I had a strong smell of petrol from mine and thought I had a link but had it checked over and turned out a lamba sensor was knackered
andyden71
Posts : 2854 Join date : 2010-11-11 Age : 52 Location : Bishop Auckland
Subject: Re: Smell of petrol Mon 4 Nov - 9:51
Shit don't say that lol iv been ringing Andy k and he isn't answering phone
Hutchy1979
Posts : 700 Join date : 2012-07-05 Age : 44 Location : Sunny aycliffe
Subject: Re: Smell of petrol Mon 4 Nov - 9:59
Might have took the weekend off lol
andyden71
Posts : 2854 Join date : 2010-11-11 Age : 52 Location : Bishop Auckland
Subject: Re: Smell of petrol Mon 4 Nov - 10:02
Weekend off its Monday lol
Launch Graphics
Posts : 242 Join date : 2013-07-11 Age : 38 Location : AKA Yellowperil Launch graphics
Subject: Re: Smell of petrol Mon 4 Nov - 10:11
Check the fuel regulator if it's an aftermarket part, especially if it has a gauge permanently fitted. I had one in the past that cracked and was leaking.
andyden71
Posts : 2854 Join date : 2010-11-11 Age : 52 Location : Bishop Auckland
Subject: Re: Smell of petrol Mon 4 Nov - 10:16
Where is that on the engine mate ?? Iv looked at the filter that's near bulk head passenger side no leaks of loose pipes there
Launch Graphics
Posts : 242 Join date : 2013-07-11 Age : 38 Location : AKA Yellowperil Launch graphics
Subject: Re: Smell of petrol Mon 4 Nov - 10:25
It would be at the front of the engine by the power steering pump on yours iirc mate. It attaches to the end of the fuel rail. If it's an aftermarket job, chances are it might have a pressure gauge on it, especially if its an ebay special. Just something to check if it might have had one fitted before you bought the car.
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