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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: MackyM on 24 June 2006, 23:11

Title: Strong fumey smell
Post by: MackyM on 24 June 2006, 23:11

Now it's hot I want to drive with the window open, but when I do I get a really strong smell of fumes. It's particularly apparant on hard acceleration (not surprisingly). The exhaust is fine, and the mani fold I think. What might the reason be?

Title: Re: Strong fumey smell
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 24 June 2006, 23:15

One of the fuel lines slightly loose above the airbox?

Title: Re: Strong fumey smell
Post by: MackyM on 25 June 2006, 00:38

Hmmm, dunno - I'll take a look. Would that affect anything else, because the car drives well and is pretty economical?

Title: Re: Strong fumey smell
Post by: [han] on 25 June 2006, 07:31

mine smells on hard acceleration but thats when windows are open or shut, first thing, when just warm!?

Title: Re: Strong fumey smell
Post by: MackyM on 25 June 2006, 13:54

Mine not when windows are shut, but regardless of hot or cold.

Title: Re: Strong fumey smell
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 25 June 2006, 14:04

Not being funny, if its stinks of fuel, open the bonnet and find it!!!