manj763
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Hi just taken my csi out of garage after winter get a very strong smell of petrol when i drive any ideas what it could be
thanks
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Petrol smell
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Hi Manj,
I would check the underhood hoses and fast! its likely one is brittle and seeping fuel. Check especially the flex hoses on the injectors and also the hoses joining up the rails. I looked at mine last week and was surprised how brittle they were. The one to the cold start injector is often neglected and old and brittle.
Regards,
Rohan
I would check the underhood hoses and fast! its likely one is brittle and seeping fuel. Check especially the flex hoses on the injectors and also the hoses joining up the rails. I looked at mine last week and was surprised how brittle they were. The one to the cold start injector is often neglected and old and brittle.
Regards,
Rohan
JhwShark
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Where is the smell coming from?? If in the boot (have you opened it and smelled) check the hose from the tank the inside element may be cracking. Also, check on the other petrol lines that are hoses and clamps as well as injector seals.
Jon
Jon
There could be numbers of factors here.
Possible gas tank causes: defective fuel evaporating system...Check for loose connections or failed lines between filler neck, trunk plastic fuel vapor collection tank, line/hose that run to charcoal canister and hose that connects to the intake manifold. Could also. be time for a new charcoal canister. Check for cracks on the large rubber filler neck hose and also look for loose or defective hose clamps. Check the fuel suction device and fuel sender unit for seepages. The seals for these tend to dry out over time that cause leaks. Lastly, check the fuel feed, return lines, clamps for defects.
On the engine side, start with the rubber hose that feeds the fuel rail and the return hose that's connected from the fuel pressure regulator for leakages. Also, inspect the fuel filter for leaks. Check all the hose clamp connections for looseness and re tighten as necessary. Next, check all the fuel injectors for leaks. If they are leaking, repair them asap as there will be a great fire danger if not corrected immediately. The short fuel hoses that are attached to the injectors will crack and dry out over time, so most will leak at some point. An overly rich running engine will dump a lot of fuel into the combustion chamber, much of which will go unburnt and emitting raw gasoline through the tailpipe.
Possible gas tank causes: defective fuel evaporating system...Check for loose connections or failed lines between filler neck, trunk plastic fuel vapor collection tank, line/hose that run to charcoal canister and hose that connects to the intake manifold. Could also. be time for a new charcoal canister. Check for cracks on the large rubber filler neck hose and also look for loose or defective hose clamps. Check the fuel suction device and fuel sender unit for seepages. The seals for these tend to dry out over time that cause leaks. Lastly, check the fuel feed, return lines, clamps for defects.
On the engine side, start with the rubber hose that feeds the fuel rail and the return hose that's connected from the fuel pressure regulator for leakages. Also, inspect the fuel filter for leaks. Check all the hose clamp connections for looseness and re tighten as necessary. Next, check all the fuel injectors for leaks. If they are leaking, repair them asap as there will be a great fire danger if not corrected immediately. The short fuel hoses that are attached to the injectors will crack and dry out over time, so most will leak at some point. An overly rich running engine will dump a lot of fuel into the combustion chamber, much of which will go unburnt and emitting raw gasoline through the tailpipe.
pamp
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Charcoal canister
Curious if any one has changed the canister. What is the life for this unit? Looks to me like a real bear of a job as it is under the battery tray. On my car the tray is welded in. May be possible with the alternator out of the way...I do not know...
Curious if any one has changed the canister. What is the life for this unit? Looks to me like a real bear of a job as it is under the battery tray. On my car the tray is welded in. May be possible with the alternator out of the way...I do not know...
Easy! Just remove battery and loosen bolt that holds the band clamp for the charcoal canister. Only caveat is that many of these brackets are in rusty shape, so the bolt may have been frozen in place. Small hands will help alot as this area is kind of tight. Note the nipples for the inlet and outlet lines. Lifespan of a charcoal canister? Good question!
pamp
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EZ
On my car there are the power steering hoses that really tighten up the area. Same issue for an oil filter change. Just no room for my ham - like hands
On my car there are the power steering hoses that really tighten up the area. Same issue for an oil filter change. Just no room for my ham - like hands