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Strong gas smell in 914 post driving in garage, Determining why such a strong gasoline smell |
dlloyd2691 |
Aug 10 2016, 11:12 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 29-April 16 From: Toronto Member No.: 19,951 Region Association: Canada |
Hello everyone. I'm a new owner of a 1975 914 1.8l (pictures shortly) with 75,000 miles. It was converted professionally to dual carbs from the original bosch fuel injection system. The car drives well but have noticed that when I park it in the garage after driving that a very strong gas smell lingers for days. I don't see any fuel leak. Is there a charcoal filter I've missed that needs replacing or can anyone recommend some items to check.
Pictures soon as I start the restore this winter, I'm a restore newbie so it should be painfully fun. Cheers, David |
Mikey914 |
Aug 11 2016, 12:43 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,679 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
75, so your filter is up front, check the hoses and see if they are moist. The ethanol eats the older style hoses. You will want to check these out through the inspection panel wit the fuel pump mounted to it at the rear of the spare tire. Remove the panel and reach in to feel the hoses. You will know pretty quickly if this is the problem as the gas small will get stronger when you open the panel.
That and the other seals in the gas cap, and vent tank as common. Welcome to the fun! At least it's a car you can do most of the work yourself on. |
dlloyd2691 |
Aug 11 2016, 09:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 29-April 16 From: Toronto Member No.: 19,951 Region Association: Canada |
75, so your filter is up front, check the hoses and see if they are moist. The ethanol eats the older style hoses. You will want to check these out through the inspection panel wit the fuel pump mounted to it at the rear of the spare tire. Remove the panel and reach in to feel the hoses. You will know pretty quickly if this is the problem as the gas small will get stronger when you open the panel. That and the other seals in the gas cap, and vent tank as common. Welcome to the fun! At least it's a car you can do most of the work yourself on. Thanks Mikey, will do that this weekend. |
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