My 316i fuel problem again!

Post Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:22 am

I have checked for leaks under the manifold but all fuel lines seem good. I have just found the text below on the internet, the bloke has a 1993 316i, does this sound correct and where is the cannister?

" If you and your mechanic are 100% absolutely sure there is no fuel leak, then the smell is coming from the evaporative emission system (EES). The most common reason for this happening is the filter for the charcoal canister is dirty and plugged up. Since air can not be drawn into the system, it sucks fuel instead. "

cheers,

John

Post Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:26 am

the canister isnt fitted to your car.
it should be below the AFM (on cars fitted with one)

when can you smell petrol?

Post Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:40 am

when i've turned the engine off. I only get 198 miles to a full tank. The car does also idle at around 1300 rpm.

is a 316i tourer

cheers,

john

Post Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:34 pm

bringing back an old thread but mines doing the same...... and ive seen pterol under the engine when parked up..... and the petrol small is BAAAAAD anyone help me?

Post Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:43 pm

check the rubber pipes under the rear of the inlet manifold. I have just replaced mine on sunday.

Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:38 am

was them.... u got a part number and how much did they cost?

Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:17 pm

ad318i wrote:was them.... u got a part number and how much did they cost?

I cut some existing pipe to the correct length, so no, i dont have a part number or price. sorry.

Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:28 pm

You lad's should'nt leave petrol leak's as bad as that! Or drive the car's!
You might wanna carry a fire extinguisher(sp) around with you

Some 316i's have the fuel filter under the bonnet instead of by the N/S/R wheel. Check that this is ok.

Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:48 pm

back again..... found the leak its right below the manifold but how do you take the intake manifold off the M40... i can only see 8 nuts... any more?? take it its worth changing the gaskets while its off??

thanks for your help everyone

Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 4:01 pm

the inlet manifold is held on by: 6x 11mm nuts at the back. 2x 10mm bolts in the center.

there are also 2x 10mm bolts holding the bottom section if the TB to the rubber hoses.

you will need to remove the hose off the bottom of the ICV and unplug the TPS off the bottom of the TB

and the throttle cable and AFM pipe.