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Old 17 August 2009, 08:04 PM
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I'm pretty sure the above needs replacing on my scoob as I recently changed the fuel pump and I can smell fuel badly around that area. Taken a look and the seal is not in the best of condition.

Anyways, whilst tracking down and fitting another one is the car ok to drive normally?

I have noticed that there is no pwwooosh when you take the petrol cap off.

Don't know if it can cause any damage
Old 17 August 2009, 08:24 PM
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I was in the same position kept smelling petrol fumes in the car. Got a new gasket from the dealers (saved time) and plastered it with hermetite red before fitting. You could try putting sealent on the gasket first before buying a new one.
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But is it ok to drive?

I have a course to go to for the rest of the week so not going to get a chance to do it until the weekend?

I won't damage anything?
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Probably drove mine for a few months until I worked out what was happening. The easiest way to reduce the smell is not to fill the tank over 3/4. That way as you drive the fuel does not seep out. You should not cause any damage driving it around.
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