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Old 18 January 2008, 09:40 PM
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Red face Strong smell of petrol!

Just been sat outside the missus house while she picked some clothes up, i was idling for about 5 mins, and when she got in she said she could smell petrol.
And as soon as she said it, i noticed it too, and it was pretty strong!

Is it the car running rich cos of a sensor or something(fingers crossed), or perhaps something more sinister??

Any thoughts greatly appreciated, i am currently staining my trousers!
Old 18 January 2008, 11:41 PM
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at this time of year, i would check the filler neck for the petrol tank,

if its an ollder scooby, than all that salt and grit rots the neck and can cause a leak plus the strong smell of petrol.

hope that helps
Old 18 January 2008, 11:52 PM
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i wouldnt worry about it if i were you,mine does it now and again (usually when low on petrol),and all of me mates who have/had scoobys all reported smell of petrol now and again
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cheers lads,been sh1tting it all night!

Ill take her for a run today and see if its still there!

Ill check the filler neck too!
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