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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:19 am |
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Hi there...since i got the car its been stinkin of petrol and im sickened now but i cant find any leaks...the smell seems to be stronger just after filling up???
Does anyone have any experience with this problem?
Its just becoming a worry as the days get hotter...
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:20 am |
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Its a 2002,138gti petrol...thankyou.
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:27 am |
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Joined: Oct 10, 2012 Posts: 1917
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Location: Spalding
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Post moved from solved problems to 206 problems
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:21 am |
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oh dear! could be something to do with the fuel pump! When you get a chance jack the car up get under it and see were the smell is coming from,
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:35 am |
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Joined: Feb 24, 2010 Posts: 2596
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Lift the bottom of the rear seat on the drivers side and check the plastic seal on the fuel pump is tight.
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 11:17 am |
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The plastic seal doesn't do anything anyway mine is only on loose as some plank broke it. Take it off and check the pump itself for leakage.
Wouldn't have thought the filler pipe was leaking but its worth a check as well. Check the injectors and rail for leakage as well, if its bad enough fumes could be working their way into the cabin.
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:18 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2013 Posts: 36
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Does it get stronger when you have the blowers on ??
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:43 pm |
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Well when you have the smell after refill,then I believe it's related with fuel pump,I had the same problem,and the fix was by buying a new seal (it's silicon made),you can buy a new one,and fit it,and your problem will be solved ![Smile Smile](images/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
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Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 4:41 pm |
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Joined: Jan 15, 2013 Posts: 244
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Thanks guys...when i put the blowers on its worse for a second or two then better?
I know these pumps actualy and there a right b***h to loosen off from on top of the tank ...but i will see what i can do....as for the tank access hole cover im sure mine is quite loose so i will try to get some sticky back foam strip and some good tape and try and make a seal on the thing...if i cant see anything else at fault that is.
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