Sod it! Petrol smell in the M12 again ;(

[plipton]

Well, I thought it'd been fixed when I adjusted the filler cap which was loose, but a week later and it's back

This time it seems to be strongest down by the fuse/relay panel in the passenger footwell.

Has anyone found a reason/cure for these pertol fumes at all? (tried searching but got no results)

Ta

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

plipton said:

This time it seems to be strongest down by the fuse/relay panel in the passenger footwell.

Er, no fuel goes anywhere near there. In fact no fuel goes forwards past the engine bay bulkhead. Odd.

[plipton]

ThatPhilBrettGuy said:

Er, no fuel goes anywhere near there. In fact no fuel goes forwards past the engine bay bulkhead. Odd.

That's what I thought but I spent over an hour removing the seats so I could have a good sniff around the whole cabin. It did seem stronger at the front but I can't fathom it. Very odd !!!

Do you know if there's any conduits carrying part of the loom from the engine bay to the fuse board?

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

I think everything goes front to back via the centre tunnel. You sure someone hasn't walked diesel into the footwell? Did that in the BMW and it took weeks to go away, and only got bad in hotter weather. Just a thought...

[DanH]

Wasn't there a post a while back about it possible being the charcoal cannister? Worth a shot?

[AMG Merc]

Could be fuel leaking onto the inside of the steel bottom panels and rolling forwards?!

[plipton]

Thanks for the tips guys. I think I'll try to get under the car at the weekend and have a sniff around (no pun intended).

I really must get my pit finished !!!

>> Edited by plipton on Monday 24th April 13:24

[cotty2]

Having the same problem, I have checked the fuel cap, changed the filter but it didnt make any difference. Any help would be great !

[V6GTO]

Light a match...you'll soon find the problem area

Martin.