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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: wellfan on 03 December 2004, 17:43

Title: Petrol smell
Post by: wellfan on 03 December 2004, 17:43

I get  a very strong smell of petrol inside my golf when driving with the sunroof open. When the roof is closed there is no smell. It would appear that there must be petrol leak; however, there is no sign of a leak anywhere. My fuel consumption is around 35mpg, My previous 2 Gti's managed 38mpg. So it does look like I am losing a small amount of petrol somewhere. Anybody got any thoughts?

Title: Re: Petrol smell
Post by: Blue MK2 on 03 December 2004, 18:27

apparently this happens alot in winter to these mk2's?

I sorted my leak as the clip needed tighning on the fuel line in the engine bay. Worth a look?

I could smell petrol with the heater fan on.

Title: Re: Petrol smell
Post by: Rain on 03 December 2004, 21:23

hmm thanks for that i put it down to exhaust leaking :S

Title: Re: Petrol smell
Post by: daros on 03 December 2004, 22:23

Quote from: Blue MK2 on 03 December 2004, 18:27

apparently this happens alot in winter to these mk2's?

I sorted my leak as the clip needed tighning on the fuel line in the engine bay. Worth a look?

I could smell petrol with the heater fan on.

I have that exact problem from time to time......can you ponit me in the right direction please

Cheers

David

Title: Re: Petrol smell
Post by: Blue MK2 on 04 December 2004, 19:06

yeah rain your right about the exhaust smell. didnt think of that?

Daros, Its the fuel line on the fuel rail near just the oil cap area if i rememeber correctly.

Title: Re: Petrol smell
Post by: wellfan on 05 December 2004, 10:42

Thanks for the replies. 'Rain' how would a leaking exhaust account for very strong smell of petrol.

Title: Re: Petrol smell
Post by: wellfan on 07 December 2004, 21:22

Rain, it would be good if you could give me more info. regarding the leaking exhaust.