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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Just been out in my car and noticed that when i drive it without boosting too much the inside gets a really strong smell of petrol. Had it setup a month ago and the fueling was set properly, its shit on fuel anyway, 18 mpg , but this is a really strong smell.

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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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take it u done the first things and chaecked it for any leaks while she running?
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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18mpg
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Be careful!!! Some months ago an RST has totally burnt out, the symptom was the same...
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by djmillsy
18mpg
yep starting to piss me off a bit, to the point where i might sell it and buy a standard one
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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checked for leaks but nothing????
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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shit chip causing mega over fuel?
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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when it got setup he said the fueling was fine???
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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A strong fuel smell could mean a number of things.

I have found I get a strong smell of fuel when I am not boosting. I just connected an AFR guage and I am majorly over fuelling at partial load which results in a lot of unburnt fuel.

THe other things, which I am sure you have done, is check all unions and the metering head.

Also have a look at the tank, check for holes and stuff!
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