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bam1957
post 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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post May 1 2017, 08:32 PM
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I'll keep an eye out for that and also ask the sellers if I come across it again.
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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
bam1957   Could be a case of FI vs carbs (carbs have gas ve...   May 1 2017, 08:22 PM
mark04usa   Replacing fuel hoses and lines is a regular mainte...   May 1 2017, 08:24 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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