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| corsepervita |
 Mar 4 2011, 04:35 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 18-April 10 From: Redmond, OR Member No.: 11,631 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
So I started her long enough to move her out of the garage to clean up the garage. She was on for less than 30 seconds.
Moved the 914 back in the garage and continued on doing what I was doing. A week later I come out to detail the car and open it up and it smells like gas. Not a STRONG helping, but definitely noticeable. I'm guessing since it was cold that perhaps some of the smell of it running rich came back in the cabin area? My actual fear is that isn't the case, but that one of the old lines running through in the cabin area may have a tiny crack or is letting a small leak out. I know they aren't a pressurized line, but I'm unsure what to think. I am unable to track down where it's coming from, but it's the second time now I've smelled it. I want to preserve the originality of the car, if it comes down to replacing the lines, are they available? Or will i need to go to the stainless hardlines that are available? I want the car to be safe, but at the same time preserve the original stuff in it. |
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| bandjoey |
Mar 4 2011, 04:40 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Gas cap loose or overflow line disconnected? Fuel pump clamp or pump leaking? Might try those first.
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Mar 4 2011, 04:42 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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A crack or a leak is generally going to be a strong smell. At least from my experience.
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| corsepervita |
Mar 4 2011, 04:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 18-April 10 From: Redmond, OR Member No.: 11,631 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks guys I'll check those first. Jim was nice enough to replace all the gas soft lines before I purchased the car, even the filter and the small line to the filter. I'll double check and make sure it's all snug. I can't smell it outside the car, just in the car.
I'm working on the 911 today so I'll probably pull it aside and check the 914 while I'm at it. Will report back my findings. |
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| Kirmizi |
Mar 4 2011, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 836 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Wyoming, US Member No.: 5,568 Region Association: None |
Check the hoses and clamps below the tank.
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| windforfun |
Mar 4 2011, 06:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,789 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
My mechanic is an old 914 guy from the old country. He claims that the clear plastic lines never go bad. FYI.
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Mar 4 2011, 06:30 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(windforfun @ Mar 4 2011, 04:28 PM)  My mechanic is an old 914 guy from the old country. He claims that the clear plastic lines never go bad. FYI. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I have lines I could send to him that say otherwise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| windforfun |
Mar 4 2011, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,789 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(PeeGreen 914 @ Mar 4 2011, 04:30 PM) QUOTE(windforfun @ Mar 4 2011, 04:28 PM) My mechanic is an old 914 guy from the old country. He claims that the clear plastic lines never go bad. FYI. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I have lines I could send to him that say otherwise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I believe it. SS here I come. |
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| corsepervita |
Mar 17 2011, 11:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 18-April 10 From: Redmond, OR Member No.: 11,631 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Alright, all the lines are nice and tight, things look good. I couldn't figure out where it was coming from till I was on the floor looking for a part in my garage the other night. I was over looking by the tire on the 914 in the back and then the smell of gas hit me. I realized it's coming in the back near the fuel filter. Either a line backed off or one of the lines has a slow leak, it was pretty strong. I'll jack it up this week and check it out back there. Everything in the front and the middle seemed fine from what I could tell. DEFINITELY coming from the rear.
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| Socalandy |
Mar 17 2011, 05:16 PM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California  |
this is why I ordered lines from Tangerine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) $$ well spent IMO
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| corsepervita |
Mar 18 2011, 12:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 18-April 10 From: Redmond, OR Member No.: 11,631 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I really REALLY want to preserve the originality of this car. But those plastic lines make me criiiiinge.
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