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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: davero on 01 March 2005, 22:12
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over the last week my 96 16v has developed a problem. there is a strong smell off fuel in the car all the time. i can find no sign off any fuel leaks. the car feels under powered, like it is overfuelling. it is much more noticeable at idle.
any ideas would be greatly appreciated
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Take out a spark plug, if it is black then that will confirm overfuelling.
Check your crankcase breather hoses for damage/splits, that could account for the fuel smell.
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my 8v had a smell of petrol and underpowered i got it tuned at good vw garage and no smell anymore but i would leave youre car running and check all pipes as well .
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cheers guys, will check tomorrow