Fuel smell inside car

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

I had terrible fuel smell issues this year, after replacing the filler
nack and attached hose, I came to realize that the tank was leaking at the
seam (as well as the other two, they were both shot too). So check the
seam on the tank, look for wetness (gas) on the axle near the filler,
that's where mine failed. The reason I mention it is that it really
smelled inside the car (worse than out actually) and it was worse when I
parked on an incline. Needless to say, it was the 16V. It has a new tank
now, courtesy of VWoA. or VWoC, whatever.

Cathy


> was the tank full?
> might be venting
> Al
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Edward Effinger" <Eeffinger@conestogac.on.ca>
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 1:28 PM
> Subject: Fuel smell inside car
>
>
> Hi fellow listers.
>
> I have my 81'S rocco raised on jacks at the front to
> begin a motor mount replacement.....I know I'm slow.
>
> I notice a strong smell of gas inside the car now, have
> lifted the rear seat and not seen anything obvious, but
> admit I did not check really carefully.
>
> Anything in particular I should be looking for.
> Thanks
> Ed
>