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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Gas smell under the hood

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Old 01-12-2010, 03:45 PM
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Gas smell under the hood

I got light smell of gas fumes around the supercharger. heavier fumes under the engine cover when engine running. Could the fuel injectors leaking? Thanks......
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I am not sure what is leaking, but you have a leak somewhere and you should get it looked at ASAP and find the source.
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03 R230 SL55 / 94 W124 E500
Sorry to bring this thread from the dead, but I am experiencing the same thing in my 03 Sl55. Anyone has experienced this? I have fuel smell coming from underneath, specially under the engine when engine running. I have raised the car and I inspected, but did not see any visible leaks. I need to address this problem, before it gets serious. Thanks!
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Pour some flouresent gasoline dye. Drive for a bit. Inspect and let us know
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Pour some flouresent gasoline dye. Drive for a bit. Inspect and let us know
That's exactly what I am gona do. This might be the best thing to check for leaks otherwise, it will be tricky to locate this leak.
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fuel rail leaking. I brought my to dealer, they replaced it.
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Wow cracked fuel rail? Maybe it is a good time to consider a looped rail from TTM!

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