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Intermittent fuel smell in cabin '86 420sel
I am experiencing an intermittent fuel smell in my cabin, esp. at idle or low speed? Any suggestion on where to start?
Thanks, John |
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Possible causes include fuel cap not sealing, leaking EHA, fuel neck leaking, or something in the fuel pump package leaking (hose, connection, etc.)
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Mike Heath 1988 560SL Black/Palomino 1988 300SEL Black Pearl/Burgandy 1984 500SEC Anthracite Grey/Palomino |
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Does it happen most often just after you fill up? If so, the problem is most likely a gas cap not sealing properly. I had those symptoms and a new gas cap fixed the problem.
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I swore I was smelling diesel in my C230!! Turned out it was an exhaust leak at the manifold... Was especially strong in the morning and at stop lights. (duh).
Mike
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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine) 1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow) Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra |
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For location purposes, the EHA is under the aircleaner, so locating it can be tricky for the first time. If 6 is the middle of the front bumper and you are facing the car, then the EHA is around the 2 o'clock position.
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It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so. Robert A. Heinlein 09 Jetta TDI 1985 300D |
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