bazz780 0 Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 hey guys - i have noticed this really strong fuel smell in the mornings when i start the car, it appears to be coming from the rear of the car as far as i am aware and does my head in!!! after a bit it will disappear but if i start the car again it sets off all over again......has anyone ever come across this or can anyone point me in the right direction to sort this out? !ill Link to post Share on other sites
alby 0 Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 i've got similar problems at the moment.mine actually leaks for a short while when filling up and the car stinks to high heaven when on overun.mine has been tampered with recently tho so god knows whats been done.i'll be keeping an eye on this thread. Link to post Share on other sites
vr6freak 3 Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 open the bonnet and have a look on the lefthand side of the engine and follow the two petrol pipes back towards where the bulk head. You will see where they join the petrol pipe. There are normally some factory jubilee clip things. They normally leak as my ones did. just replace. Link to post Share on other sites
bazz780 0 Posted June 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 sweet - ill check that during my lunch break Link to post Share on other sites
stockers 1 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 when you say rear is it coming from the boot? there is a metal disc about 8" diameter with 4 screws (underneath the boot carpet), under that is the fuel pump. if the smell is coming from that it could be that the 'o' ring that seals the fuel pump to the fuel tank has slipped, quick and easy job for a mechanic. it doesn't sound like the fuel pump itself as you havn't mentioned bad performancce issues. good luck Link to post Share on other sites
bazz780 0 Posted June 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 adviced appreiciated - thanks will try that too Link to post Share on other sites
MANIA 0 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Did you get this fixed in the end? What was the problem?(I have a bad petrol smell in my 93 VR6 - maybe this is why the previous owner had one of those smelly trees hanging from the rear vision mirror) Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I have the same problem at the moment, i put it down to the car overfueling as i have a split in a breather hose, had it taken to a garage and they said it had something to do with the injectors. It was fixed for about 2 days but now is back and my MPG is worse than ever! Link to post Share on other sites
Backo 0 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 had the same on mine,put a new fuel filter on it(smell at back of car)and put some jubilee clips on the fuel lines where they join the fuel rail.had no probs with fuel smells since.hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I do have another one for you guys.... One from my own experience.Ok so External to the car and underneath. You need to lay flat and look at the bottom of the car. you are looking just behind the drivers seat location and looking for the fuel filter. They are normally never replaced. However, if the car has had some stuff done or is a higher milage, been grounded etc. they can be or may have been changed. During this change process the special little clips either side can break or fail with age. This then means they can leak a little So when you find the cylinder just rub your fingers over the low point and see if there is fuel. The fix is easy Jubilee clips and a bit of Loctite - remember not to deform the pipe otherwise you can restrict the flow - If doing this always an option to replace the filer as, like I mentioned it is never changed in the cars life under normal service routine.MPG is pants as you are leaking fuel...Hope it helps Link to post Share on other sites
MANIA 0 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thanks guys, I'll be checking out all these suggestions in the weekend, so if there's any more please keep em coming! Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 I put the strong smell of fuel in the morning from the exhaust down to the choke coming on is that not the case. Link to post Share on other sites
MANIA 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 I spotted a fuel leak this morning at the front end of the rubber fuel lines at the engine end. I'll see about doing a cut'n'shut on the hoses (if there's enough free length) and then I'll look for new ones. Didn't have time to do anything about it before work.Are the hoses special VW parts or can I use any suitable length/diameter fuel line? Link to post Share on other sites
ebmurray 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 I have a similar problem. The fault code on VAG reads EVAP Cannister Purge Regulator Valve.I have ordered a new valve and will let u know if this cures the problem. Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I have a similar problem. The fault code on VAG reads EVAP Cannister Purge Regulator Valve.I have ordered a new valve and will let u know if this cures the problem.I've got this same fault on my car, and was told by Stealth Racing that it was normal for this fault to come on.Let us know if the nev valve makes any difference. Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I have a similar problem. The fault code on VAG reads EVAP Cannister Purge Regulator Valve.I have ordered a new valve and will let u know if this cures the problem.Wont make a blind bit of difference.Mine has that fault now and again, and it is common. Its just emissions crap, not worth worrying about and certinaly not the cause of a strong fuel smell. Link to post Share on other sites
ebmurray 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I have a similar problem. The fault code on VAG reads EVAP Cannister Purge Regulator Valve.I have ordered a new valve and will let u know if this cures the problem.Wont make a blind bit of difference.Mine has that fault now and again' date=' and it is common. Its just emissions crap, not worth worrying about and certinaly not the cause of a strong fuel smell.[/quote']Still, i'd rather the fault code wasn't there! Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Why???You cant see it, it doesn't flash up on the dash and it doesnt hinder the cars performance.Spending for spendings sake. Link to post Share on other sites
ebmurray 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Why???You cant see it' date=' it doesn't flash up on the dash and it doesnt hinder the cars performance.Spending for spendings sake.[/quote']Not really no.Thanks for your advice though. Link to post Share on other sites
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