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Bishops Finger

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Odd one..??
« on: June 02, 2011, 03:27:31 PM »
Past couple of times Ive used the WJ when I stop it theres a smell of petrol from the rear..No obvious sign of any leaks

Yet when i lift the bonnet and shut it the smell goes away

Most puzzling...
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Tank

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Re: Odd one..??
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 03:42:54 PM »
Slight leak on the fuel return maybe???
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Bishops Finger

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Re: Odd one..??
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2011, 11:40:56 PM »
Been running it on 2-3 gallons with  top ups ...garage suggested issue was fuel expansion??? due to warmer weather which sounds a tad silly but stuck 7 gallons in (or @35litres) and issue seems a lot better....lets see
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supersparks

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Re: Odd one..??
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2011, 08:31:45 PM »
to comply with those meddling kids at brussels, vehicles are now fitted with a system to vent any vapours from the fuel tank  into the inlet manifold this comprises of a pipe from the tank and a one way solenoid valve under the bonnet. just a different avenue to explore but you may have a problem with this.
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Bishops Finger

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Re: Odd one..??
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2011, 12:38:43 AM »
Non smelly today...and Ive been exploring the range of noises it makes... :icon_super:
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JamesH

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Re: Odd one..??
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2011, 09:12:46 AM »
The tank should vent to a charcoal canister and then a purge valve/solenoid will push vapours into the inlet manifold. If the lines or canister have a leak you may occasional smell the fumes. If the charcoal canister is near the rear then it may explain the smell coming from the boot.
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Bishops Finger

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Re: Odd one..??
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2011, 11:46:44 AM »
Cheers for that James Ill bear it in mind
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Bishops Finger

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Re: Odd one..??
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2011, 12:03:15 AM »
Whats the tekkie name for said canister and does anyone know how many earth pounds roughly...
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Bishops Finger

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Re: Odd one..??
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2011, 03:32:34 PM »
It's the union between the fuel filter and pipe thats rusted away
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