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| bam1957 |
 May 1 2017, 07:37 PM
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I had a 914 in 1985 and I don't remember having any issues with a gas smell inside the car. I'm in the market now and have test driven two cars in the past two months. While test driving them I have noticed a strong smell of gas inside the car during the drive. Can anyone tell me if this a normal caracteristic of the 914 after 40 years and do you experience the same thing or can anyone tell me what they think might be wrong with the cars I have checked out? Thanks
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| mark04usa |
May 1 2017, 08:24 PM
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'70 1.7 Tangerine Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 14-September 09 From: Austin TX Member No.: 10,805 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Replacing fuel hoses and lines is a regular maintenence job for a 914, especially the high pressure hoses if it is still EFI. Leaks are possible from several locations under the forward fuel tank, in the center tunnel through the interrior (rarely), behind and under the rear firewall, and in the engine compartment. Be careful, as fires have been common in poorly serviced cars. Good luck with your 914 search... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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bam1957 Fuel smell May 1 2017, 07:37 PM
snakemain Could be a case of FI vs carbs (carbs have gas ven... May 1 2017, 08:16 PM
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Could be a case of FI vs carbs (carbs have gas ve... May 1 2017, 08:22 PM bam1957 I'm just hoping that they are all not like tha... May 1 2017, 08:26 PM bam1957 Thanks May 1 2017, 08:27 PM bam1957 I'll keep an eye out for that and also ask the... May 1 2017, 08:32 PM jmalone The easiest explanation would be spilled fuel in t... May 1 2017, 08:43 PM zipedadoo My car had a strong gas smell, finally realized it... May 1 2017, 08:51 PM Coondog Doesn't matter if you buy a 914 change all the... May 1 2017, 08:51 PM Tastyplacement Not a big deal at all...that gas cap gasket is lik... May 1 2017, 08:56 PM GregAmy The fuel smell in my '74 purchase was a fuel t... May 1 2017, 08:59 PM cuddyk The short answer is no...914s shouldn't have a... May 1 2017, 09:04 PM Larmo63 It is a common issue with these cars. There are nu... May 1 2017, 09:54 PM bam1957 Thank you all for the info, you've been very h... May 1 2017, 10:32 PM JawjaPorsche 914Rubber sells gas cap gaskets. May 2 2017, 03:50 AM Amphicar770 You should not smell fuel but also do not assume i... May 2 2017, 08:08 PM branston The cabin on my FI 914 started to stink of gas.
... May 2 2017, 08:15 PM mepstein Fuel lines under the tank, in the tunnel, on the e... May 2 2017, 08:33 PM bam1957 Thanks again to everyone! May 3 2017, 07:51 AM |
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