#1: Diesel Smell Under the Bonnet. Author: stickman, Location: Port TalbotPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:08 am ---- hello all.
ive had my 206 for 3 years and over the last 8-10 month ive noticed a few things about it which are getting worse, most worrying of all is i can smell diesel from the bonnet area. ive noticed it while stopped at traffic lights with the window down and when i get out of the car after driving it.
under the bonnet there seems to be a leak or spillage of diesel around the main diesel i had a closer look and it is leaking.
there is diesel all over the area underneath of this.
could this be why im getting starting troubles in the morning or whenever when the car is cold? and it is smoking alot when i do manage to start it up, am i loosing fuel pressure? my MPG has gone down and diesel does not seem to last very long, i only ever drive to and from work a 20 mile round trip with very little driving inbetween.
any thoughts? ive tried tightening the bolts on the pump but nothing will i have to get a replacement pump?
Thanks
#2: Re: Diesel Smell Under the Bonnet. Author: 206boyracer, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 2:37 am ---- If its leaking it will let air in which would make the diesel drain back into the tank when you turn off the ignition. So that will possibly be why it's taking longer to start. My dad had similar problem on his clio.
As for replacing the pump can you not get a new washer? Thought I read in a topic somewhere about replacing the washer but I can't seem to find it now.
#3: Re: Diesel Smell Under the Bonnet. Author: cartoonhead, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:43 am ---- undo the 2 torx and see if the rubber O ring has perished
#4: Re: Diesel Smell Under the Bonnet. Author: stickman, Location: Port TalbotPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:56 am ---- took the the torx screws out and couldnt find any O ring on either side of that seal
#5: Re: Diesel Smell Under the Bonnet. Author: stickman, Location: Port TalbotPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:41 am ---- had another look over the weekend there is some sort of gasket that needs replacing anyone know where i can find one?
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