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Fuel Smell in the car

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Incept

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Hi all,

For some time I have thought that there is a smell of fuel in my 993 2S. In fact the smell is a bit like a mixture of leather and petrol like you often get with 'vintage cars'.

As I don't think my 1997 example fits that description just yet, I wondered if anyone else has experienced this and whether it's common.

I had the fuel lines etc. checked last year by Specialist Cars at Malton and nothing unusual was reported. However, if the car is left over night, the odour returns. Interestingly, it doesn't seem to get worse if the car is left unused for longer than this.

Cheers,

Chris


 
Hi Incept

My car suffers the same problem, I have had a good look around and cannot find any problem with my car either but I experience the same leather/petrol odour in my car if I do not use it.

Wondered if it could be the fuel filler neck but have taken a look here and cannot see a problem, I read a thread that 964's suffer in this area.

Any one got any suggestions ?

Andy.
 
I used to get petrol smell when opening the front boot/bonnet and I changed the rubber seal on the petrol cap. This reduced the smell considerably and only cost pennies from a local motor factor.
 
Hi,

Thanks for the input so far.

I've got the car booked in for a service at RPM in Knaresborough, so I'm hoping they can get to the bottom of it. I'll let you know how I get on. However, on the basis it's been checked already, my guess is they'll say there's nothing wrong with it!

Someone out there will know what's going on!

Cheers,

Chris
 
Hi,

Its going in later in October.

It is strange that the smell doesn't get any worce with standing. It's the same after one day as it is after 5 (if its left that long - not often!).


Cheers,

Chris
 
I had the fuel smell after I changed the fuel filler neck.

I cured it by tightening all the jubilee clips on pipes between the tank and the neck. (There are several, some well tucked away).

Over time they seem to work loose again, so they will need re-tightening.
 
You might also check the vapour trap/box that lives up behind the cardboard cover behind the fuel filler neck. If this is not vented properly or if any of the pipes are loose, then the pong will come straight into the cabin.
 
Thanks people.

I might have a look this weekend and see if I can save some money come service tiem!

Cheers,

Chris
 
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