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General => The garage => Topic started by: VR6_ROB on 12 July 2005, 20:55

Title: I smell petrol
Post by: VR6_ROB on 12 July 2005, 20:55

when drivin home from work past week or so i been able to smell petrol
i just had a look underneath no signs of leaks on floor or from pump
but on the underside of the car i see a damp patch not very big its
on drivers side where 2 lines run from back down to the front and i touched it n it
smelt of petrol but them lines dont seem to be leakin n they dont touch the bit
where its damp

any1 help?
cheers
Rob :cool:

Title: Re: I smell petrol
Post by: mk1 on 12 July 2005, 22:41

Hi Rob
Change the two hose clips on the fuel pipes where they fit onto the fuel rail, very common.
Steve.

Title: Re: I smell petrol
Post by: Mr Blue on 13 July 2005, 11:26

yeah and rob do it in the dark and use a cigarette lighter to see what your doing  :grin:

Title: Re: I smell petrol
Post by: marcogolfo on 13 July 2005, 12:28

yeah i did this and blew my head off but im still here in spirit well worth it :grin:

Title: Re: I smell petrol
Post by: VR6_ROB on 13 July 2005, 18:29

nice 1 cheers folks

Title: Re: I smell petrol
Post by: VR6_ROB on 14 July 2005, 18:39

when i change these clips will petrol piss all over or not

Title: Re: I smell petrol
Post by: mk1 on 14 July 2005, 21:47

Just a small amount will leak from the pressure side, prob about £1.50's worth  :grin:.
Steve.