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 Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:11 am |
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Joined: Nov 12, 2013
Posts: 166
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Location: Harlow, Essex
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Hi guys. Another problem it seems
Since my last refuel, I have noticed a strong smell of petrol when I first start the engine and pull away, it also does it if I pull away fast at a roundabout or junction etc... I don't mean speed freak fast, just putting my foot down so I don't make the traffic behind me have to slow (a pet hate of mine).
Any ideas...the petrol gauge isn't showing a loss either so I don't think there's a leak?
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Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:11 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 3262
Trade Rating: +18
Location: Plymouth
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I had the same issue on my old gti after the ecu was replaced, was only noticeable after fuel was put in, never got it sorted as sold it with that issue, could be anything really, fuel pump maybe
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Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:22 am |
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Joined: Jan 29, 2011
Posts: 6526
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Location: Westhoughton, Lancashire
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Did you brim the tank?
Is the smell stronger inside the car, under the bonnet, from the exhaust or by the back wheel? Obviously if it's smelling more under acceleration, the last 3 will be difficult to check.
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Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:43 am |
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Joined: Aug 22, 2013
Posts: 87
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Location: Morecambe
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Check underneath your car after it's been parked, it might give you an idea where it's coming from.
Failing that lift the bonnet and rev the engine and see if you can see any leaks in the bay.
If you did brim the tank, it could be that some of its leaked out of the filler cap.
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Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:22 am |
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Joined: Nov 12, 2013
Posts: 166
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Location: Harlow, Essex
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No brimming, no leakage under the car and nothing visible under the bonnet either.
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Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:14 pm |
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Joined: Nov 12, 2013
Posts: 166
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Location: Harlow, Essex
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Ok update.....its a leaking injector. The fuel rod has lifted and although there is movement it wont go back and clip up, I think the seal has broken. I have ordered a set of '0' rings and will replace the lot. Shanksies pony for now though as I cant drive it with fuel leaking over a hot engine.
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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:26 pm |
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Joined: Nov 12, 2013
Posts: 166
Trade Rating: 0
Location: Harlow, Essex
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Car is all safe again and I got the new switch so I now have working reverse lights again.
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