[V8] BIG TIME gas smell...

[too many quattros]

i would put money on a crimped/not seated gasket.  BTDT.  check that gasket
that goes around the pump access hole.


Shayne

PARTING:
1972 mercedes benz 280 se 4.5
1986 audi 4000 cs quattro
1990 audi coupe quattro
1995 audi S6


> From: "Brian K. Ullrich" <bullrich at ullrichsys.com>
> Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 22:41:54 -0600
> To: V8 Audi Fans <v8 at audifans.com>, "Quattro, Audi" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: [V8] BIG TIME gas smell...
> 
> Howdy.I know this is exactly the right forum for my '90 200tq 10v, but you
> guys are so knowledgeable that I thought I'd just toss it out.
> 
>  
> 
> I have a VERY strong smell of gas in my car recently that seems to begin
> only after I start it and drive it for a few miles. It seems to be coming
> from the rear. I have SCOURED the engine compartment and nothing seems to be
> leaking, nor does it appear to be leaking from the fuel accumulator. This
> basically started in earnest about 3 days ago. It seems to have gotten
> progressively worse, and now I'm beginning to experience difficulty starting
> the car.
> 
>  
> 
> So, a week or so ago I replaced the fuel pump, and I now have reason to
> believe that the vent hose was NOT reconnected. This hose is the one that
> holds vacuum and terminates at the charcoal canister.
> 
>  
> 
> Could THAT be the source of my gremlins?
> 
>  
> 
> What say thee, O Sages of the Rings?
> 
>  
> 
> Brian
> 
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