Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 13:21:32 GMT From: David M. Arnold <darnoldnopsampc.com> Subject: Re: Petrol/Gasoline Smell
If the odor is more noticeable while driving w/ the windows/sunroof open vs with the windows shut (and the ventilator fan running), I would suspect a problem in the fuel tank and/or filler pipe. Could also be in the fittings for the fuel pump or fuel guage sensor. We had this problem on an older 900 and although there was no visible fuel leak, vapors were being emitted through a cracked filler pipe. Replacing the filler pipe fixed the problem. In article <c5v0ADAf7wz3Ewdnnopsams.demon.co.uk>, Ian Middleton <ibisnopsams.demon.co.uk> wrote: > In article <TlY33CAD0sz3Ew8Xnopsams.demon.co.uk>, Ian Middleton > <ibisnopsams.demon.co.uk> writes > >Hi > > > >I have a 1998 900i. For some time now there has been a very strong smell > >of petrol/gasoline in the cab. Not all the time but more often than not. > >I've had a mechanic (non-dealer) check it out and he could not find any > >leak from tank, fuel lines or pump. So I guess it's in the engine? > >I'd be grateful for any ideas as to what might be the problem. > > > >Thanks in advance. > > Apologies. I should have typed 1988 900i > -- > Ian Middleton > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Share what you know. Learn what you don't.
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