[s-cars] Gas smell in cabin - where to look?

[Kent McLean]

Tony Curran wrote:
> Was passing a gas station when I first noticed the smell but then it didn't
> go away. 
>  
> No obvious signs of leak. Any primary suspect areas? Looks OK around filter
> but that is where the smell is strongest. Unfortunately the lower parts are
> wet from road spray so will have to wait till morning to take a closer look.
>  
> Appreciate any insight.

Underneath, where the fuel lines are secured to the chassis, they pass
through a clip with a rubber bushing. Salt gets under the rubber and
rusts the gas line. At first you get a pinhole with a slight leak and
a faint smell. It won't make a puddle, but you'll smell it.

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Kent McLean
'99 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
'91 200 TQA #3, gray, UFOs, chipped, Euro headlights
'91 200 TQA #2 blue, up in smoke 2
'91 200 TQA #1 black, recycled
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody", sold
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy", up in smoke