Thread: Phew! Cabin Reeks of Fuel!!! 560 SEL
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Old 03-28-2003, 11:31 AM
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Your leak may be coming from a fuel hose attached to your fuel pump(s), not the tank!

The pump(s) reside under the car just in front of the passenger side rear tire. The assembly is protected by a plastic cover which must be removed first.

Even a pinhole leak in the fuel hose can wreak odorous havoc!

I had to deal with this twice. A loose hose clamp on the SL fuel hose dripped enough to fumigate the interior, while a leaky one on the W124 didn't drip, but it smelled up the garage after a long drive!
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