Strong gas smell in 914 post driving in garage, Determining why such a strong gasoline smell |
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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 |
TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 11 2016, 07:25 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Your most likely culprit is the hoses on the bottom of the tank. They are cloth covered hoses that breakdown with ethanol fuel use. The gas will seep through the deteriorated rubber and the cloth covering. Remove the inspection panel from beneath the car and look up through the round hole at the hoses. If they are wet you've found your smell.
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Brian Mifsud |
Aug 12 2016, 11:34 AM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
Your most likely culprit is the hoses on the bottom of the tank. They are cloth covered hoses that breakdown with ethanol fuel use. The gas will seep through the deteriorated rubber and the cloth covering. Remove the inspection panel from beneath the car and look up through the round hole at the hoses. If they are wet you've found your smell. Even if you DON't expose them to ethanol... these cars are now ancient, and rubber is only good for max 20 years. Drain your tank and remove it. Replace ALL fuel hoses and GERMAN fuel line (NOT AMERICAN). Use DOUBLE fuel line clamps not Hose Clamps. Total parts cost.. under $80. Benefits: House won't burn down Car won't burn down. |
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