on start up i get a strong smell of fuel, cant see any leaks etc, could it be something to do with cold start

Probs the hoses on the top of the plenum. Tightened all the clips up. I just got the braided kit from zcentre which sorted mine out. Also check the ones under the plenum if you can.

 

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Have you checked all the pipes, it's the one under the fpr that you cant really get to that is mostly overlooked,

 

from what you say in line with the cold spell it can be due to the rubber shrinking to an extent when the temp drops and then when the engine heats up a bit sealing again, id say check them all and replace if needed :)

As above really, tighten all the clips on the fuel lines, mine were all loose to some extent and the worst as Chris mentioned, under the fuel dampner, i noticed it drip on the flat part of the rocker cover when cold, was fine when warm, but as the smell got worse on cold starts, i found that one to be the culprit

 

 

 

 

Edited January 2, 201114 yr by groover

There's also a pipe at the front of (underneath) the plenum that joins the fuel rails together. It's about where it says V6 on the throttle cover (ish)

as Chris mentioned, under the fuel dampner, i noticed it drip on the flat part of the rocker cover when cold, was fine when warm, but as the smell got worse on cold starts, i found that one to be the culprit

 

yep exactly as is it was for me mate!

yup same problem tighted the clips stopped it. gonna replace it all in the better weather.

ok thanks everyone this is great, i'll get it back in my garage an check over all this

I had this & it ended up being a hair line crack in the fuel rail that leads to the damper on drivers side I used liquid metal on it & it worked a treat ! Something to check!

ok thanks will do

on start up i get a strong smell of fuel, cant see any leaks etc, could it be something to do with cold start

 

I have this exact same problem, but being in a wheelchair, can't check all the usual suspects, anyone in Merseyside to check for me? Paid of course.....lol.:wheelchair: