Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 19:52:14 GMT From: neil.plucknettnopsamin.net (Neil) Subject: Re: Gas smell and other old FAQs
Tom Trueb <ttruebnopsamonline.net> wrote in <3ADF889B.5B93462Bnopsamonline.net>: Tom, Just had the same problem - mine slowly progressed until the point where filling the tank usually put half a gallon of perol over the reoad!! Had to have a new gasket as you say plus a new clip around the base of the filler neck. I'd get it done now if I were you - we had it done by the local, friendly, dealers and they had to drop the tank to get at the filler neck. Good luck, Neil. > SWMBO says that I cannot do anything more to our 9000CD Turbo autotragic > until I fix the (admittedly) strong gasoline smell when the windows or > sunroof is open. It does diminish the quality of the experience for > her. Can anyone get me started on the diagnosis/repair? I thought > about the gasket in the fuel pump/tank, went under the tire in the > trunk, but where the heck is it? Also thinking of charcoal canaster > (same questions) and this weird gas cap with a hinged flap to put the > fuel nozzle in that a PO put on. Any advice appreciated, 'cause I'd > really like to buy some new shocks (Bilstein, Boge?)and get the > headliner fixed, and some new tires (more suggestions appreciated). > TIA. > > Tom Trueb > Delphi, IN