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Bad fuel smell!!!
bus914 - October 8th, 2006 at 01:28 AM

have a look at all the rubber hoses and vent tubes, and maybe carbies. don't ignore it.

what car? what year? there are some known areas where these problems typically occur on some models.


70BAJA - October 8th, 2006 at 07:53 AM

check the cap/bolt on the front left hand side of the tank the washer maybe U.S.
or even the gasket for the sender unit

normally if fuel is leaking you will end up with a brownish stain on metal surfaces, if it is not the obvious wetness

neil


Learner - October 8th, 2006 at 10:23 PM

yeah it's defenatly leaking from the cap when i turn left. it stained the paint job. it's a 1969 1500.


pod - October 8th, 2006 at 10:29 PM

get a new cap gasket:thumb


Learner - October 9th, 2006 at 06:29 PM

yeah i'll do that but it does seem that the one i have is pretty tight


Learner - October 9th, 2006 at 06:31 PM

just off topic what can i do about the engine noise?


70BAJA - October 9th, 2006 at 07:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Learner
yeah i'll do that but it does seem that the one i have is pretty tight


when you put a new gasket on it ensure the lip the gasket sits on is not damaged;)


as for the engine noise ensure theres lots of noise reduction cloth behind the rear seat etc.

neil


Learner - October 10th, 2006 at 08:30 AM

great thanx guys. as u can tell i'm not that much of a mechanic but i do love VWs