strong smell of petrol

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y8sey
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Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:19 pm

the last three times i have started my car [325] i get a strong smell of petrol, i cant see any leaks but it stinks by the air filter area. Any ideas ?
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clig
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Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:24 pm

mine was the same turned out there was a small hole in the rubber fuel line
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y8sey
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Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:26 pm

thanks i will go and investigate
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Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:26 pm

Yes, check the fuel hoses... they run not so far away from the airfilter area, also the fuel pressure regulator has a return pipe which goes back to the tank... this is right above your alternator and could cause a nasty fire!!
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Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:29 pm

Common problem. Small hole in the pipe leading to the fuel rail. Easy to fix. 8mm fuel injection hose from your local motorfactors, and two Jubilee clips. Do the other hose while your at it.
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y8sey
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Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:02 pm

job done, the pipe was like me old and worn out. thanks fellas
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