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Old 09-05-2005, 01:36 AM
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My 280SE 4.5 has a gasoline smell

Is it a leaking fuel line? Needs a new fuel pump? It's really strong when running.

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Old 09-05-2005, 06:50 AM
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no way

we can tell. you will just have to do it the old fashoned way...look. follow the fuel lines from the engine all the way back to the tank and find the source of the smell.

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Old 09-05-2005, 06:55 PM
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most common is the fuel hoses for the inj system on the engine.
keep a fire extinguisher handy. your living in dangerous times.
best checked cold. they leak real good at this time.

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