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

[Manuel Sanchez]

Tony,

Check to see if any bolts have backed out on the exhaust manifold and/ 
or wastegate. I seem to have this repeating issue where one or more  
of these bolts backs out. On could start up I get a gas odor in the  
cabin. I've popped the hood and watched a few times as area's nearby  
these loose bolts have gotten wet with unburned fuel. These area's  
quickly dry up and the odor goes away as the heat causes the metal to  
expand and closes the small gaps that were there when cold.

I'd also strongly suggest checking the crimped connections on the  
fuel lines that are near the fuel rail. I've had those leak too.  
There is a barb on the hardline beneath that could accept some hose  
clamps.

Regards,

-Manny
95.5 urS6 Avant



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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:02:49 -0500
From: "Tony Curran" <tony.curran at sympatico.ca>
Subject: [s-cars] Gas smell in cabin - where to look?
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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.

Tony
96 S6 - with the blowin' exhaust and fuel system!