Strong fuel smell on start
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Strong fuel smell on start
Since getting the car back from Neil it smells strongly of fuel when it first starts, a friend has a blob with a walbro fuel
Pump and said his did the same after fitting it, could it be this? I text Neil and asked and got this reply "It maybe the fuel pipe under plenum, I can take a look at some point" so I'm not sure exactly what it means, and don't wanna be the guy who keeps hassling him either.
Still got that smell after putting my foot down too. Think it is coolant, never smell it when driving normally
Pump and said his did the same after fitting it, could it be this? I text Neil and asked and got this reply "It maybe the fuel pipe under plenum, I can take a look at some point" so I'm not sure exactly what it means, and don't wanna be the guy who keeps hassling him either.
Still got that smell after putting my foot down too. Think it is coolant, never smell it when driving normally
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I had an RCM one fitted and it stank for a couple of weeks until i put a 6 speed in the boot and spilt gearbox oil everywhere
On a serious note, many people complain of the smell after fitting a new fuel pump and 9-% of the time the smell will go away.
A lot of the time it's down to the seal around the casing that has almost perished over time. When this plate is removed it breaks the seal/gasket. Hopefully it will go away soon for you.
On a serious note, many people complain of the smell after fitting a new fuel pump and 9-% of the time the smell will go away.
A lot of the time it's down to the seal around the casing that has almost perished over time. When this plate is removed it breaks the seal/gasket. Hopefully it will go away soon for you.
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