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The smell of gas. 200 1990

posted by  chup on  Sat Sep 11 02:15 CST 2010
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This past summer I changed both fuel pumps and the fuel line which goes from the main pump to the fuel rail. Now whenever I fill the tank I can smell fuel. It's not real strong, but it's noticeable. I've checked the rail and all is dry there. And when I glance under the car all seems dry there. No gas on the pavement, etc.
Can anyone give me some tips on how to trace where the fumes might be coming from? I was thinking of somehow sealing where the in tank pump goes in.
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The smell of gas. 200 1990

posted by  Michel on  Sat Sep 11 15:26 CST 2010
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Check the fuel sender unit metal inlet and outlet lines as they tend to corrode and leak. I had that problem a few years back. You can see by popping the access plate and starting the car if there is a leak.
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Michel Garcia - 1986 240 B230F & 1982 240 B21A - Ottawa, Canada








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The smell of gas. 200 1990

posted by  Nel621 on  Sat Sep 11 14:12 CST 2010
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Did you use a new o ring and bung nut when you changed the in tank pump.You may have a sealing issue there.Also check the your filler pipe and see if it is getting oblong.Sometimes from years of use and abuse by gas attendants it may be out of round.Loose gas cap?







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