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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Need some Advice my Keeps smelling of petrol wen the car is running i have had a look for leaks and any holes in the tank nothing ! i have a mk 5 Rs 2000 Escort i dont no wat it could be !
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Denzil
Need some Advice my Keeps smelling of petrol wen the car is running i have had a look for leaks and any holes in the tank nothing ! i have a mk 5 Rs 2000 Escort i dont no wat it could be !
my r5 turbo used to stink of gas everytime it came on high boost but that was on carbs hmmmmm
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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I'd leave it running whilst on ramps, then maybe if there is any leak you'll see the fuel dripping.
I just did me other halfs astra, the leak was so thin, but was on feed side of rail, amazing how much a tiny amount of petrol smells, hers was a leak in a 15 year old fuel pipe, it was dripping on the exhaust as well, luckily away from any sparks, only saw that when on ramps, tip don't let petrol drip in your eyes, yes it bloody stings!!
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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check ur breather pipes cumin off the tank
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