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Originally Posted by vandor
Hi,
After I drive my 1972 280SEL 4.5 and park it in the garage, I can smell the odor of gasoline. I replaced the two vacuum hoses by the fuel filler, and that has helped a lot, but it is not gone.
When I open the fuel filler door and smell inside, I can smell gasoline. When I open the gas cap there is a wooshing sound of air going in (I assume), so that seal is good. The two vacuum hoses are new.
Any ideas what else to look at?
Thank you!
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On a 72, there is likely a vent from the tank under the car. Sort of a check valve. Should show up in the fuel or emissions part of shop manual. It could be blocked or leaking. Not for 108, but may be similar:
http://www.oncebitter.com/r107/r107CD1/Program/Engine/107/M117_45/47-720.pdf
While you are about it, check under the hood. Injector hoses are prone to leaks and that can and has caused serious fires on djets.
Also check hoses from tank to and around fuel pump back under car.
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