Strong Gas Smell
03-25-2004, 12:07 AM
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'89 300E
Strong Gas Smell
I need some tips on locating a gas leak. I suspect the EHA, but I'm not sure. I replaced the little gaskets in the EHA a few months ago, which took care of the problem for a bit, but it's back. It's so strong when I'm driving around town that I use the recirculating switch on the dash, which actually works to keep the fumes outside the cabin.
Since the EHA will run me $238 CDN at the dealer (cheaper than the indie guy by the way), I'd like to know if I should look for other likely weak points before shelling out.
Many thanks.
Since the EHA will run me $238 CDN at the dealer (cheaper than the indie guy by the way), I'd like to know if I should look for other likely weak points before shelling out.
Many thanks.
03-25-2004, 11:08 AM
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93 320CE, 72 280SE 3.5, 55 220A, 05 E280CDI, 88 Mini Mayfair, 90 Peugeot 205GTI, 04 Mini Cooper
I traced a fuel leak in mine to the supply line from the tank.
It goes up over the back axle frame from the tank and is mounted in a rubber clip. It was weeping at this point due to rust.
I found this odd as it was the only section of the pipe not exposed to the elements.
It goes up over the back axle frame from the tank and is mounted in a rubber clip. It was weeping at this point due to rust.
I found this odd as it was the only section of the pipe not exposed to the elements.
03-25-2004, 06:23 PM
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Re: Strong Gas Smell
Originally posted by Froodmine
strong when I'm driving around town that I use the recirculating switch on the dash, which actually works to keep the fumes outside the cabin.
strong when I'm driving around town that I use the recirculating switch on the dash, which actually works to keep the fumes outside the cabin.
Get that car fixed before you have an engine fire! You're gonna think $238 CAN is damn cheap compared to a totalled car.
Fix it asap
