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Old 20-08-2006, 11:47 AM
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Right i did a search on this and it speaks about the breather being the cause of this. Is this the breather that is attached to my catch can causing this or another one else where? Has the petrol tank got a breather??

It really is annoying

How do i cure this?

Big turbo model Escort Cosworth.
Old 20-08-2006, 01:20 PM
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just wondered if it has raised bonnet as that makes the cabin stink too.
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Nope no raised bonnet.
Old 21-08-2006, 04:46 PM
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Anybody?
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do u know its not overfuelling and making the car smell like that?

as overfuelling would get bore wash and smelly bretahers too!
Old 21-08-2006, 06:26 PM
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I don't think its over fueling as i only smell it when i come to a stop and the windows are down.

I don't smell it if its raining or a poor day. Just when its hot.
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have u had the car up on ramps to see if u physically have a fuel leak from the fuel lines?

sounds like u might have a leak somehwhere underneath
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