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Offline MackyM

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Strong fumey smell
« 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?
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Re: Strong fumey smell
« Reply #1 on: 24 June 2006, 23:15 »
One of the fuel lines slightly loose above the airbox?
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Offline MackyM

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Re: Strong fumey smell
« Reply #2 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?
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Re: Strong fumey smell
« Reply #3 on: 25 June 2006, 07:31 »
mine smells on hard acceleration but thats when windows are open or shut, first thing, when just warm!?
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Re: Strong fumey smell
« Reply #4 on: 25 June 2006, 13:54 »
Mine not when windows are shut, but regardless of hot or cold.
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Re: Strong fumey smell
« Reply #5 on: 25 June 2006, 14:04 »
Not being funny, if its stinks of fuel, open the bonnet and find it!!!
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