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smell of fuel



In message <199702272207.AA10862@interlock.ans.net> Dan Simoes writes:

> Even with the 86 engine in my 84 4ksq, I still smell fuel at times,
> especially after a hard run.  What should I check in the engine
> compartment?  There don't appear to be any leaks, and a bad or
> leaky sensor or injector could explain my low fuel milage
> (still around 18mpg).

I'd start by making up a jumper to run the fuel pump directly from the battery 
as documented in the fuel system section of the manual, and then try running 
the pump with the ignition off and a cold engine.
 
Second step would be to do the same with the gauge in circuit and see if the 
pressure holds up to specification.  If not, you _know_ there's a leak and you 
then have to track it down.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club