ming 0 Posted February 16, 2007 i had these heavy duty braided fuel lines fitted which replaced some old perished looking originals. Since they were fitted by my mate jack herer (run inside the car directly to the pump as there's no rear seats), the interior smells of petrol when the car has been left closed for a while. Our first thoughts were it might be leaking at the fuel pump so heavier duty clamps/jubilee rings would be needed but after renewing them the odour remained and seemingly wasn't coming from the fuel pump send/return valves. i have checked for leaks externally and round the filler cap with none to be found (plus the fuel consumption is normal) so we're stumped. i have heard these type of hoses may 'sweat' but that sounds strange for such high pressure sealed hoses...? any ideas anyone? cheers Ming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickie 3 Posted February 17, 2007 (edited) havent you just got it in the carpet ? dont light a match Edited February 17, 2007 by mickie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted February 17, 2007 i left an empty fuel can in the boot of my 205 a while back, it stank of petrol for bloody ages! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ming 0 Posted February 18, 2007 there's no carpet. it's pretty stripped. petrol was spilt at the fuel pump when it was fitted, but that was probably over 8-9 months ago..i'm wondering if there's a place petrol can leak anywhere in between the filling hole and the tank or some split somewhere that only leaks as the fuel splashes against it when in motion. should have a nose around again tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de Noir 0 Posted February 18, 2007 You should check both fuel pump and fuel level gauge seals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ming 0 Posted February 19, 2007 You should check both fuel pump and fuel level gauge seals. will try that. thanks for the advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craigb 2 Posted February 19, 2007 i have heard these type of hoses may 'sweat' but that sounds strange for such high pressure sealed hoses...?any ideas anyone? Yes they do ... Mine stinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted February 20, 2007 part numbers for those seals... 04 1528 19 02 FUEL TANK SEAL - CARBURETTOR - DIESEL XU - INJECTION 05 1528 17 01 FUEL PUMP GASKT - INJECTION Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackpug 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Yes they do ...Mine stinks Mine too, apparently it's a common thing with steel overbraid to allow very fine vapour through. You can get hose with a ptfe liner to stop this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ming 0 Posted February 22, 2007 thanks jack herer for the part numbers. and blackpug for adding your experience. got a day off tomorrow so investigation will happen. will report any findings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 73 2 Cars Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) sorry for hijack, is it only the steel overbraid that sweats? Concerned now as my carb pump is mounted inside the car and its got 10mm cotton braided hose and normal rubber hose on it. The rubber hose isnt standard though. I do have steel overbraid in the engine bay though feeding the carbs Edited February 22, 2007 by Richie-Van-GTi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackpug 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Dont really know about that sorry, does your car smell of petrol if you get back into it after driving for a while? I only know about the overbraid as mine was smelling so i asked around, and i've heard of a possible change in MSA rules to rule out this type of hosing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 73 2 Cars Posted February 22, 2007 Ive only recently built it up this way and its stood with no doors or windows so cant determine if it smells or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackpug 0 Posted February 23, 2007 What are you planning on using the car for? I think there's an MSA rule to do with not allowing connecting of fuel hosing in the passenger compartment (could be wrong though!). If it's only for trackday/road then i guess you'd be ok to run it as it is if the hose is rated for carrying fuel. I's not an overpowering smell or anything, just does whiff after a while! Ad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted February 23, 2007 My car has a lingering smell after i had a leak underneath the rear bench, its soaked into the seats and although the leak is now sorted , the rear seats are saturated in fuel so i need to dry these out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 73 2 Cars Posted February 23, 2007 mine will be road and track use, wont be competing so msa rules shouldnt apply. Hopefully it wont smell anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
