Possible fuel leak!!!?

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slickster22
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Location: Oxford

Possible fuel leak!!!?

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Took a trip through the lanes in Devon yesterday with the roof down and through the twisties there was a very strong smell of petrol in the car which kept reappearing particularly on tight bends. No obvious leaks and the tank was full albeit with cheap local fuel as I couldn't find a Shell garage. Became paranoid and watched the fuel gauge visibly go down over the next fifty miles. I know they drink fuel but if Im leaking it too it becomes very expensive. Any ideas where I should be looking for possible leaks?
Phil
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Post by Phil »

Sounds a bit dangerous to me.
I'd go to a garage and let them sort it - sooner rather than later.
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.

"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
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After a Fillup----

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Petrol Cap Not on correctly--even a lockable one!!!!!!!
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Mike
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petrol cap

Post by Mike »

Check petrol cap carefully, same happened to me when it was not located correctly.
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Boysie
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Post by Boysie »

Cheers mike
just had the same happen to me smell of petrol on tight bends and checked petrol cap and to my amazement it was not located properly although it locked
Thanks again :D
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Post by Jordantom »

just happened to me after I filled her up.
Drove for a mile or so , smelled petrol, crapped myself at the thought of a leak so pulled over. If you look underneath the right hand(drivers) side rear you will see a little pipe- looks like an overflow to me (Hopefully!!!) :roll:
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