petrol fumes

rcb Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 20 Apr 2005, 4:39 pm

#340790

Hi all - just dusted the 73 beetle off and got some work done so she looks a treat but have a problem.

when I fill the tank up - I get a lot of petrol fumes coming in the cabin. Under 1/2 fill no probs. Haven't had a good look at the tank yet - what are the things to look for?

Cheers

RCB

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Apr 2005, 4:42 pm

#340793

blockages or split lines especially where the clamps are fitted.

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6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 24 Apr 2005, 3:41 pm

#343075

Doesn't sound good

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1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 24 Apr 2005, 4:19 pm

#343081

rcb wrote:when I fill the tank up - I get a lot of petrol fumes coming in the cabin. Under 1/2 fill no probs. Haven't had a good look at the tank yet - what are the things to look for?

Leaks!

Sorry M8, I had to say that.....................😉:P

Im not a complete idiot, quite a few parts are missing....