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Hi Lads,

I have recently had a very strong fuel smell occur upon starting my Series 1 R33 GTS-t. I have only noticed it occur on cold starts, but may also be there on warm starts too. It only lasts about 30 seconds.

Only mods recently done include tuning S-AFC, AVC-R. Have given the car a thorough inspection and found no leaks, and no deterioration near the fuel cap. Everything else is fine, couldn't be happier.

Does anyone else have this fuel smell?

What do you think might be causing it? (maybe an initial splurge of fuel into a cold exhaust?)

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yes I get it too. I have a series 1 r33 gtst It's just the fuel tank venting the pressure. If you look in your rear vision mirror down by the petrol cap you can see the vapours leaking out for a few secconds and you'll also probably get a faint hissing sound. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.

Or should I also be worried??

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here here (or is that Hear Hear)

No leaks that I can see on my late 95 GTSt, but my nose seems to find them.

Well described Charly, that vapour looks hillarious pouring outadatank filler.

Kinda glad I dion't smoke in my Skline.

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