fuel smell question your input appreciated
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fuel smell question your input appreciated
I can smell fuel inside my 88 t2, only after I start gunning it, then it will go away after some hard driving. I know it could be many things, but what are obvious culprits?
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Hmm...only after gunning it? Or can you smell it at idle?
Maybe check the fuel lines.
Worst case scenario, check the heat shield for the exhaust manifold or near the block. If you see leaks of any sort, your pulsation damper is shot and needs to be replaced ASAP. Engine fire is a possibility.
Maybe check the fuel lines.
Worst case scenario, check the heat shield for the exhaust manifold or near the block. If you see leaks of any sort, your pulsation damper is shot and needs to be replaced ASAP. Engine fire is a possibility.
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if you ca smell anthing from inside your car it's usually the gear leaver's rubber boot, stuff some material in there and you shouldn't notice much.
i had steam come through that once when the car overheated!!!
i had steam come through that once when the car overheated!!!
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can the pulsation dampner leak gas or somthing im sure this is a dumb question i thought it only absorbed shock.
ps on my 88t2 i just replaced a pice of hose its right under the intake manifold its a 5in long piece of rubber hose
ps on my 88t2 i just replaced a pice of hose its right under the intake manifold its a 5in long piece of rubber hose
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Originally posted by Black13B
the culprit - rotary engines EAT gas.
it's usually normal..
the culprit - rotary engines EAT gas.
it's usually normal..
Any fuel smell should be carefully investigated in case you have a leak. The pulsation dampers in these cars are prone to fail with age and leak fuel onto hot exhaust components. An engine fire will cause extensive and expensive damage.
To check for leaks you need to pressurise the fuel system with the engine off. To run the fuel pump with the engine not running you need to jumper the yellow 2-pin plug in the engine bay beside the RHS strut tower, then turn the ignition on. You should hear the fuel pump running. Start looking over all the fuel lines and rails for leaks. Don't forget to remove the jumper wire.
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