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  1. JohnMH

    JohnMH Formula 3

    Jan 28, 2004
    1,632
    Dubai / Bologna
    My 91 Swiss spec TR has a new fuel smell in the cabin with the windows closed (but without any a/c running) while driving.

    As part of a recent major I recently replaced:

    hoses between tanks and fuel pumps
    fuel return hoses to tanks
    fuel filters + washers
    fuel accumulators (no seeping)
    braided steel fuel lines from metering unit to fuel filters
    fuel vent hoses from tank to filler neck
    all hose clamps

    I have driven it for 4-500 km in the last month after the major service. The fuel smell only started yesterday.


    When I hit the brakes and fuel sloshes around I smell gas (when I accelerate I do not smell gas). When I open the gas cap pressure vents (I do not recall this before).

    Fuel tank is 1/4 full.

    I will recheck all my hose clamps. An other ideas?
     
  2. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

    Aug 22, 2008
    5,692
    Central NJ
    Full Name:
    Dominick
    On my 512 TR ...After using uv dye and a ultra violet light it end up being fuel vent from neck to tank ...Small hose clamp ...The uv dye really was easy

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  3. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

    Aug 22, 2008
    5,692
    Central NJ
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    Dominick
  4. JohnMH

    JohnMH Formula 3

    Jan 28, 2004
    1,632
    Dubai / Bologna
    Thanks for the suggestion. I may have to resort to that.
     

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