st220kyle

No visible leaks, but get a strong smell of petrol inside and out side the car when engine is running and car is stationary. Smell quickly goes when engine is turned off or when I drive away. Car drives and starts fine for an old car.
any ideas chaps?

cossynut2

Have a fire extinguisher with you at all times!!!!

Dec T

Is it decatted?
Could be over fueling stick your head down by the exhaust and have a quick wiff

Fast Guy

Hopefully not your case but.......


http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/fr...-a3495731.html

st220kyle

good idea

it does smell of petrol a bit by the exhaust, don't think it's been de cat though. I've only just bought it so will have to look.

sad story, at least I know there's something wrong now so I can sort it.

st220kyle

It doesn't look like its had a service for some time, could an air filter and plugs cause it to run rich if there at the end if there life?

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

I wouldnt of thought so. Dont these mk5 fiesta have a fuel vapour canister??? That could be blocked. His the fuel tank in top condition.

Dec T

Is the engine management light on? When i had mine i decatted it and it stunk of petrol because i was too lazy to extend the wiring on the lamba sensor so just left it unplugged so the fueling was a little ropey at times so may be worth having a check

st220kyle

No, no eml on. It's just a standard manifold, I can see the sensor in place. it didn't do it today

st220kyle

I don't know if it has, can't see any info any where that says it has. Fuel tank looks surprisingly good for a 17 year old ford