Not Firing - strong Smell of Fuel

[V41LEY]

Car won't start. Fuel pump primes but engine won't fire but emits strong smell of fuel. Any thoughts. Thx.

[seeby]

I would suspect a fuel pipe leak. From my own experience the pipe over the back of the engine by the bellhousing had chafed and worn through. Worth checking all your fuel pipes before

[Sardonicus]

Its flooded ...... but as above check for leaks too

[V41LEY]

I'll check the pipes in daylight but they were replaced 3 years ago so be surprised if they have perished stain so quickly. Cure for flooding ?

[davelittlewood]

I flooded mine last weekend.

Get the plugs out and give them a good clean and dry them (I used an air line).

If the plugs are really fouled up then it's probably more simple to just replace them.

I know why mine flooded (my fault), I guess you need to figure out what happened.