Strong Fuel Smell, Is it normal... Options

[Rick986]

...to be getting a fairly strong fuel smell in the frunk? I can smell it pretty good in the garage. Having the car inspected Friday but just wondering if this is typical. Thanks!

[r_towle]

I would do it so you know they are new and they are the correct type of hose for the ethanol fuel.
It has been done wrong before, and ethanol eats away at the rubber.

If not that, there is a charcoal venting system, which after 40 years has served its full life span. You can replace the charcoal, google that.
I doubt you can buy a new canister fir a 914.

I would start with easiest, work your way up

1) gas cap gasket
2) rubber fuel lines
3) canister
4) pull the tank out and find the leak

Meanwhile either park it outside or open a window in the garage.

[rmital]

If not that, there is a charcoal venting system, which after 40 years has served its full life span. You can replace the charcoal, google that.

the charcoal venting system has been removed from car....but, was included in the purchase.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

[ClayPerrine]

If not that, there is a charcoal venting system, which after 40 years has served its full life span. You can replace the charcoal, google that.

the charcoal venting system has been removed from car....but, was included in the purchase.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

Put it back on the car. It will definitely make a difference in the fuel smell. I even have it working on the 4.0L 964 motor with the 964 purge valve. No gas smell in my car. Someone removed it from the blue six. I have the parts to add it back.

Clay