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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: bad_pinoyboy on 29 December 2003, 13:31

Title: Petrol smell
Post by: bad_pinoyboy on 29 December 2003, 13:31

Happy Christmas & New Year to all!

I hope someone would be able to help me with a quick question. I got a 1.4 MK3 (1992) and everytime I turn the heater on - a whiff of petrol comes out.   :o   This only happens when the dial is on the hot sector - the smell disappears when I switch to cold air. Is this another trip to a garage? I seem to have tried almost all the garages in Cardiff and I dont trust any of them!!!  :-\

Thanks guys!

Title: Re:Petrol smell
Post by: golfvr6 on 29 December 2003, 14:47

Run the engine, and check in the engine bay for leaks. Just follow the smell!

Title: Re:Petrol smell
Post by: Omar on 29 December 2003, 14:54

ha, I had the same problem recently. It was sorted by having the fuel hoses replaced.


 :)

Title: Re:Petrol smell
Post by: Jo_Cabriolet on 14 January 2004, 00:32

I had this and Never cured it.

Check all of the fuel hoses coming into and out of the injectors. very annoying.

Title: Re:Petrol smell
Post by: FastGTI on 14 January 2004, 08:55

I had this problem before, it was sorted by a simple clip to keep the fuel hose secure as it sometimes comes loose.

Title: Re:Petrol smell
Post by: Gary17 on 14 January 2004, 20:16

I sllso had this problem it was the return pipe and it will only leak when the engine is under load or warmed up !!!