Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 03:14:42 GMT From: jazepedanopsamell.net (Alex Zepeda) Subject: Re: Petrol/Gasoline Smell
On Fri, 3 Sep 1999 00:57:19 +0100, Ian Middleton <ibisnopsams.demon.co.uk> wrote: >In article <TlY33CAD0sz3Ew8Xnopsams.demon.co.uk>, Ian Middleton ><ibisnopsams.demon.co.uk> writes >>Hi >> >>I have a 1998 900i. For some time now there has been a very strong smell >>of petrol/gasoline in the cab. Not all the time but more often than not. >>I've had a mechanic (non-dealer) check it out and he could not find any >>leak from tank, fuel lines or pump. So I guess it's in the engine? >>I'd be grateful for any ideas as to what might be the problem. >> >>Thanks in advance. > >Apologies. I should have typed 1988 900i Have you checked that the fuel filler cap is on correctly? If it's not, this may allow vapor to enter the cabin. - alex