Hello Folks!

Checking 162 posts with keywords "gasoline smell" only let me know that alot of 126's need to check their EHA's more often. But I digress....


About a month or so ago, the Mass Air Meter was replace. Several days ago, a strong raw gasoline smell was present outside while parked after driving, and inside while driving.

I looked with a spotlight (engine running) to see if I could spot any wet spots, but nothing stood out.
Where could this leak be coming from?


Thanks!

-Larry

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09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D

Check injectors w/ motor running.

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82 300D....went to MB heaven
90 350 SDL....excercising con rods

As a 1st step you might want to double check your gas cap for tightness. You may also want to double check the rubber hoses for the evaporative emission system under the hood for a tight fit. One other thought, look under the hood on the inside of the left front fender, locate a nipple which protrudes towards the engine, some times the hose falls off.

First you should postulate whether the smell is coming from a) under the hood, or b) near the gas tank. It should be stronger at one end of the car or the other. If it's coming from the rear it's probably a bad rubber fuel hose, a fairly common problem and a fairly easy fix.

A valid point, are the odors stronger from under the hood or from the rear of the vehicle?

Gasoline odor is definitely coming from under the hood (bonnet) and not from the rear of the car.

I thought I looked at the injectors fairly well (while motor was running), but will have a look again.

Please continue posting your ideas/thoughts.

-Larry

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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