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gaz50
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   7th May 06 at 08:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
hi iv'e got a 2lt red top engine in my corsa the problem is that when the car is sat idling or iv'e been out in it and turn it off there's a strong smell of petrol and i'm wondering if if it's running to rich, if anyone can shed any light on the problem would be appreciated thanks.
Ry_B
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7th May 06 at 10:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Check the fuel lines attached to the manifold, they could be leaking.
gaz50
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7th May 06 at 15:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
checked them before no leakage
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7th May 06 at 15:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Leaking petrol tank? Although probaby not if it only happens when idling?
myke
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is it definately a petrol smell?
did you convert it or buy it converted?

there's a breather tube at the rear of the cam cover that originally goes to the throttle body, but many people vent them to atmos, and this can create an oily vapour smell that you might be getting?
gaz50
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7th May 06 at 17:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
coverted it my self
Ry_B
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Did it used to work without a smell then or has it always been like that?
gaz50
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it only now and again but its really strong
Russ 200sx
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you put jubilee clips back on the fuel pump under the back seat??
gaz50
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yes

 
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