Strong smell of PETROL
 

Hi all, I really need some help and advice.

I currently have a 2001 bugeye WRX totally stock. Since yesterday afternoon (sunday 24/10) I have started to get a very very stong smell of petrol in my cabin at both idol and low revs so when in traffic.

I have been told it could ba my fuel filter but i dont know how true this is as it is not effecting my fuel consumption or performance.

Any help will be much appreciated

Thanks MACCAWRX

there is a known issue with the bugeyes and the fuel pipes on manifold do a search and you should find some info

Thanks daz.

report it to vosa were all suffering this problem big money to sort out there is a thread about it ill try and find it and ressurect it:thumb:

in scoobynet general now

+1 i had this prob its well known on bugs especially as it starts to get cold had a mate sort it though but cant really remember what he did said sumat about a common fault changing a hose ect

Manifold off job.

But a good excuse to do a parrallel set up...

did you get sorted if so what was it and how much ? i am havin the same problem since it been snowing

This is a pain in the arse job, the fuel rails start to leak at the hard to rubber pipe connections due to expansion/contraction and hardening when cold.

Subaru know this, there is a technical bulletin from Subaru Japan about this, I believe in some countries it was a recall fault (not UK). The fix is basically to replace the rubber hoses, or upgrade to a blob fuel rail setup or just go parallel.

Cheers Blue - got any idea how much it would cost to replace the rubber hoses (eh - 2 hours labour?).

Subaru Quote 7hrs as the entire Inlet has to come off, StevePPP got his done at Gatwick Subaru for around £300 I think.

cost you about £30 if you do your selft £24 for inlet manifold gaskets couple of quid for hose and new clips from motor factors , or £300 -£400 done at a garage as said intercooler off disconnect all conectors remove intercooler , labour intensive job .

Mark