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SprintStar · Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 150

Hey Guys,

I'm having this strange raw fuel smell. Obviously it smells like petrol but it's not leaking from the fuel filter nor CIS system. All joints are dry and yes, I've put my nose to them.

I can smell some from in the cabin but most strongly when I step out of my door. My car is a RHD, so the moment I step out from the right side, it hits me like a wall of bricks! I haven't tried the left door though...

Also, I don't think it's a case of running too rich. I've smelt my exhaust and it doesn't have that raw fuel smell....

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Sprint.

CMXXXI · Joined: 05 Nov 2002 Posts: 1939 Location: Vicksburg, MS

You recently topped-off, didnt' you? ... The fuel odor is a common complaint, but will probably lessen as the fuel gets used. Best guess is the hoses atop your fuel tank, and/or the large hose joining the filler neck to the tank. Lots of discussion on this in the archives, check it out...
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Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

I got a really bad raw fuel smell when my accumulator was leaking. The accumulator is at the back right hand corner of the car (the side of the car you get out of). If you look under your car and up high above the fuel pump you should see it, it is a cylinder with 2 fuel hoses attached to its top.
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Joes924Racer · Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:33 pm Post subject:

Me too. "Had the smell I should say"..did you know that the sender
seems to only fit one way If you try it any other way all the
bolt holes line up except one. I topped off on monday and had one bolt out
of the sender unit it leaked a little and smelled I fixed it tonight since my cars worken right on agian. Check your sender the VDO letters should be on the top if you look from the back hatch. Also check the nylon rubbermfiller hose for leaks it has clamps on both ends it connects the filler nozzle to the tank.
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jpab924 · Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 2:17 pm Post subject:

From the FAQ section:

Where is that gas smell coming from? When I fill car up at the gas station it smells like gas until I burn off about a quarter tank. Why?
The fuel filler hose goes from the top of the gas tank to the filler cap by way of the passenger compartment. It’s only separated from the passenger compartment by carpet and a plastic cover. Over time the hoses can become cracked, or the hoses can become loose. Pull back the carpet in the trunk and check the clamps for tightness. If no luck, then replace the hoses. Be sure to use hose that is rated for gas and oil.

First place I would look...

Btw, depending on what type of trans you have, it will dictate if you have to remove the trans, to remove the gas tank, to replace the hoses.

If you have a snailshell type trans, you are in luck!

SprintStar · Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 150

SprintStar · Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 150

jpab924 · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 1:18 pm Post subject:

So what did ya figure out? Accumulator or hoses on fill pipe? Or something else...?

CMXXXI · Joined: 05 Nov 2002 Posts: 1939 Location: Vicksburg, MS

SprintStar · Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 150

Paul · Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:43 pm Post subject:

If it was hot outside, you probably have the classic hot start problem.
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SprintStar · Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 150