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Offline Mikesps

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Smell of petrol on startup?
« on: 23 September 2010, 18:45 »
As above.. on startup im getting a strong smell of petrol  :undecided: no smoke or anything else.  Car is a 2000 AGU. any ideas?

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Re: Smell of petrol on startup?
« Reply #1 on: 23 September 2010, 21:18 »
Check the fuel line for a leak asap  :smiley:

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Re: Smell of petrol on startup?
« Reply #2 on: 24 September 2010, 10:56 »
Check my thread on the V5 owners forum under technical problems the post CAR SMELL OF FUEL?. Hope this helps.

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Re: Smell of petrol on startup?
« Reply #3 on: 24 September 2010, 17:44 »
Thanks, found the thread! will have a look at the car now