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| john_g |
 Apr 16 2013, 08:18 PM
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As the title says, this past week I've had pretty strong gas fumes in the cabin. This has been ever since I filled up with gas. So, at first I thought I just spilled some when filling up, but the smell has lasted for a week. I'm wondering if I don't have the cap sealed properly, but it's pretty hard not to twist the cap back on. Is it possible that the cap gasket is worn (although it looks fine to me), or ...?
When I raise the bonnet and sniff around, the smell is pretty strong right around the gas cap area, so I know it's coming from somewhere around there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Apr 17 2013, 09:55 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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It only takes a very small abount of gas to keep it smelling for a long time. Mine used to leak mostly after filling, then a hard left turn. I replaced the gasket under the filler and the leak and the smell stopped.
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| mepstein |
Apr 17 2013, 10:36 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,314 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Apr 17 2013, 11:55 AM)  It only takes a very small abount of gas to keep it smelling for a long time. Mine used to leak mostly after filling, then a hard left turn. I replaced the gasket under the filler and the leak and the smell stopped. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I replaced all 3 rubber gaskets and aligned the overflow hose to exit the bottom of the fuel area instead of draining into the bulkhead. Made a huge difference. * Also installed SS fuel lines and replaced all the rubber gas lines on the engine. |
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john_g Help - gas fumes in the cabin Apr 16 2013, 08:18 PM
AZ914 You should have an expansion tank surrounding your... Apr 16 2013, 08:21 PM Madswede
As the title says, this past week I've had pr... Apr 16 2013, 08:22 PM 914itis Take a look at the gas cap area, you will see the ... Apr 16 2013, 08:24 PM mepstein There are 3 different rubber gaskets used in the t... Apr 16 2013, 08:37 PM
rick 918-S Or you have a leaking line under the tank :huh: D... Apr 17 2013, 10:36 AM john_g Thanks, guys. I've checked many of your sugges... Apr 17 2013, 11:41 AM
Jeffs9146 I had the same problem, it turned out to be the ni... Apr 17 2013, 01:32 PM |
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