Petrol smell

[wellfan]

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?

[Blue MK2]

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.

[Rain]

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

[daros]

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

[Blue MK2]

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.

[wellfan]

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

[wellfan]

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