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Help - gas fumes in the cabin |
john_g |
Apr 16 2013, 08:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 1-November 12 From: british columbia Member No.: 15,100 Region Association: Canada |
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) |
john_g |
Apr 17 2013, 11:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 1-November 12 From: british columbia Member No.: 15,100 Region Association: Canada |
Thanks, guys. I've checked many of your suggestions. I've tightened the bolts in the expansion bowl around the gas cap (none were super-loose, but all easily took 1/2 to a full turn), and checked the breather line/vent hose to see that it is still connected. It all looks good. I'm wondering if it's as simple as a worn gasket on the filler cap itself - it feels quite hard. When new, what is it's consistency?
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