Fuel smell, Fuel smell Options

[bam1957]

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

[mepstein]

Fuel lines under the tank, in the tunnel, on the engine. Rubber seals on gas cap, under the fill and under the sender. Overflow hose needs to be poking through hole under car. All the gas lines need to have the correct sized FI clamp. Check fuel pumps for leaks. Late charcoal container can be refilled, early can't without drilling a big hole, refilling and then cover with duct tape. Drill a hole with a hole saw on the bottom, use black duct tape and it will be invisible, or just remove and let it air out for a while. Replace fabric vent lines around tank. Send injectors to mr injector. They come back flow tested with new seals and hose.

I did all these things and a smelly car was able to then pass my wife's sniff test.