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Posted by: corsepervita Mar 4 2011, 04:35 PM

So I started her long enough to move her out of the garage to clean up the garage. She was on for less than 30 seconds.

Moved the 914 back in the garage and continued on doing what I was doing.

A week later I come out to detail the car and open it up and it smells like gas. Not a STRONG helping, but definitely noticeable. I'm guessing since it was cold that perhaps some of the smell of it running rich came back in the cabin area?

My actual fear is that isn't the case, but that one of the old lines running through in the cabin area may have a tiny crack or is letting a small leak out. I know they aren't a pressurized line, but I'm unsure what to think. I am unable to track down where it's coming from, but it's the second time now I've smelled it.

I want to preserve the originality of the car, if it comes down to replacing the lines, are they available? Or will i need to go to the stainless hardlines that are available? I want the car to be safe, but at the same time preserve the original stuff in it.

Posted by: bandjoey Mar 4 2011, 04:40 PM

Gas cap loose or overflow line disconnected? Fuel pump clamp or pump leaking? Might try those first.

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Mar 4 2011, 04:42 PM

A crack or a leak is generally going to be a strong smell. At least from my experience.

Posted by: corsepervita Mar 4 2011, 04:54 PM

Thanks guys I'll check those first. Jim was nice enough to replace all the gas soft lines before I purchased the car, even the filter and the small line to the filter. I'll double check and make sure it's all snug. I can't smell it outside the car, just in the car.

I'm working on the 911 today so I'll probably pull it aside and check the 914 while I'm at it. Will report back my findings.

Posted by: Kirmizi Mar 4 2011, 05:23 PM

Check the hoses and clamps below the tank.

Posted by: windforfun Mar 4 2011, 06:28 PM

My mechanic is an old 914 guy from the old country. He claims that the clear plastic lines never go bad. FYI.

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Mar 4 2011, 06:30 PM

QUOTE(windforfun @ Mar 4 2011, 04:28 PM)

Posted by: windforfun Mar 4 2011, 06:33 PM

QUOTE(PeeGreen 914 @ Mar 4 2011, 04:30 PM)

QUOTE(windforfun @ Mar 4 2011, 04:28 PM)

My mechanic is an old 914 guy from the old country. He claims that the clear plastic lines never go bad. FYI.

I have lines I could send to him that say otherwise

Posted by: corsepervita Mar 17 2011, 11:34 AM

Alright, all the lines are nice and tight, things look good. I couldn't figure out where it was coming from till I was on the floor looking for a part in my garage the other night. I was over looking by the tire on the 914 in the back and then the smell of gas hit me. I realized it's coming in the back near the fuel filter. Either a line backed off or one of the lines has a slow leak, it was pretty strong. I'll jack it up this week and check it out back there. Everything in the front and the middle seemed fine from what I could tell. DEFINITELY coming from the rear.

Posted by: Socalandy Mar 17 2011, 05:16 PM

this is why I ordered lines from Tangerine $$ well spent IMO

Posted by: corsepervita Mar 18 2011, 12:38 PM

I really REALLY want to preserve the originality of this car. But those plastic lines make me criiiiinge.