Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:52:16 GMT
From: "Madrona via CarKB.com" <u26442nospamgt;
Subject: Re: Fuel smell in cabin '88 Saab 900
Thank you all for your advice - I will have the the connections to the tank
tightened or replaced. Any other ideas?
Craig's Saab C900 Site wrote:
>>I have replaced the fuel sending unit and the seal mounted in the top of the
>>fuel tank. Still get strong gas smell from rear trunk area. Have had had
>>Saab shop use hydrocarbon sniffer and can not locate the problem. Any help
>>appreciated.
>
>Check the fuel filler neck to make sure it doesn't have any cracks in the
>plastic down near the area where the hose to the tank attaches. Also check
>all the hoses to/from the tank since they can sometimes degrade, and/or
>clamps can come loose.
>
>Craig.
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Madrona
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