my car has a really strong smell of petrol, used to get a whiff but since the weekend it's got really strong,had a look under the bonnet but can't see any leaks

Most common on cold is either the fuel dampner of regulator, but when engine is warm, very hard to locate a leak as it evaporates instantly.

Check hoses either side of these and fuel filter.

If still doing, maybe a stuck injector, clean them aswell, and start to elimate stuff.

Stu

Thanks for the pointers stu will try an check them tomorrow

remove the throttle body cover and look down between where the accelerator cables end...you´ll see two small fuel pipes, check the clamps on them mate

 

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my car has a really strong smell of petrol, used to get a whiff but since the weekend it's got really strong,had a look under the bonnet but can't see any leaks

 

give me a shout when your around simon two noses/eyes and all that!

 

dan.:D

Hi dan you'll have to pm me your number:bow: as regards your driving in the rain post that'll explain why my engine's so dirty :D

Hi dan you'll have to pm me your number:bow: as regards your driving in the rain post that'll explain why my engine's so dirty :D

 

ok and no it doesnt! ;)

 

dan.:D

ok and no it doesnt! ;)

 

dan.:D

 

The reason your engine is so dirty is because YOU NEED TO CLEAN IT. We expect better things from Cornish Zedders.

The reason your engine is so dirty is because YOU NEED TO CLEAN IT. We expect better things from Cornish Zedders.

Gonna see a mate of mine he likes a challenge,wants to have a go at polishing my '86 Goldwing. fuel smell seems to be only when cold,have to take a few bits off an see if theres any loose clamps or cracked pipes.

usual culprit is the pipes around the fuel pressure regulator, have some one start it up while you've got your head under the bonnet, its on the right in between the plenum pipes, pipe underneath is hard to see.