PandaR33 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 hey guys, i have an r33 non-turbo and every now and then i get a strong smell of petrol in the cabin. im just wondering if anyone would know where it would be comming from and how i could fix it? cheers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0DZLR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 does it happen to be when the engines cold? thats when the most fuel is being pumped into the engine and i sometimes get that smell. its normal. but if its just when your driving then you may have an exhaust leak. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4233107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oo oO Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 hey guys,i have an r33 non-turbo and every now and then i get a strong smell of petrol in the cabin. im just wondering if anyone would know where it would be comming from and how i could fix it? cheers. have u inspected all the hoses n pipes 4 leaks in the car front 2 back??? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4233105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Dont smoke in the car.. Secondly, hoses and pipes ? .. Done any new work to the car recently ? MRXTCZ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4233132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eug Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 i would start with the fuel pump Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4233142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandeep Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 also inspect the fuel filler neck. during compliance they put in a new fuel filler insert to accomodate the australian fuel nozzles, sometimes they don't seal it properly and you will get fuel leaking when you turn left. mine used to do this when i first got it. pulled out the insert, cleaned up all the old sealant and put some Selley's "knead it" around the insert and pressed it back in. hasn't leaked since. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4233475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS4WD Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 take carpet out of boot. Lift carboard cover. Unscrew the cover on th right hnd side Check those hoses and replce them Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4233630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBS206 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Check the breather hoses to things like the charcoal canister. If they crack, you'll get really strong fuel vapour smells. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4233757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaR33 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) yeah it is when the engines cold, not too sure if any new work has been done i only brought the car about 3 weeks ago. i is due for a 200k service if that would effect it. haven't had time to have a go at fixing it. hopefuly one of you guys is right, cheers for the feed back. skyline australia is so much easyer to get info from rather then ford forams which i used to uce because i had an el. Edited November 2, 2008 by PandaR33 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4236073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS4WD Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) Dude.. at 200,000 km. in Australias Hot conditions I got $100 that sais is the hoses in the boot. Continue to follow the lines through th chassis too. May need replaceing and as Matt said, canister hoses. And watch your fuel consumtion bottom out Edited November 3, 2008 by GTS4WD Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4237632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 200k .. =\ theres your reasoning.. Hoses for sure. Its gonna' be annoying following them through the whole cabin, but your gonna' have to do it. Also check seals and all. I was dreading my 100k service.. but 200 seems worse now lol. MRXTCZ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4237722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oo oO Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 just memba not 2 smoke in the mean time hahaha did u end up figuring it out???? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4238860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dori34 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 also inspect the fuel filler neck. during compliance they put in a new fuel filler insert to accomodate the australian fuel nozzles, sometimes they don't seal it properly and you will get fuel leaking when you turn left. mine used to do this when i first got it. pulled out the insert, cleaned up all the old sealant and put some Selley's "knead it" around the insert and pressed it back in. hasn't leaked since. damn this is the problem im having too lol i used some special hard glue shiet and it works for awhile then ends up popping off. i tried metal epoxy b4 and that shiet is strong as. but ill try this knead it sealant next time round if it pops off again. if i dont wash the car for a week, i can see petrol splash marks from the petrol cap to the rear bar lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4243157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Four Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I get this occasionally, fuel consumption is still good though, 450km tank around city and 550+ long distance.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4243403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Line 3 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 well my brother has the same problem in his commodore we took it to a mechanic and he said its the injector seels i no there 2 different cars but they might have the same reasons any answers pm me i hate the smell of petrol in the car it gives me a headache, so i no what your going through Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/242761-petrol-smell-in-the-cabin/#findComment-4263198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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