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Smell of petrol / exhaust fumes in the van.

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Smell of petrol / exhaust fumes in the van.
T STAR RAW
29/01/2010 06:23

When my van is running im getting a strong smell of petrol and or exhaust fumes in the van. It seems to be worse when its on tick over stationary. Anyone got any ideas.???

tim.
RE: Smell of petrol / exhaust fumes in the van.
FAT SAM
30/01/2010 11:21

On 29/01/2010 at 06:23 T STAR RAW said:

When my van is running im getting a strong smell of petrol and or exhaust fumes in the van. It seems to be worse when its on tick over stationary. Anyone got any ideas.???

tim.

Check all fuel lines and connections for any leaks and check your heat exchangers and all heater pipes for any splits etc. that might carry petrol fumes through them up to the cab.
RE: RE: Smell of petrol / exhaust fumes in the van.
David & Jane
31/01/2010 01:18

I had fuel smells when first got my Bay, I took out fuel filler cap gasket and made new one with a cork tile !! then refitted with slightly bigger (fatter not longer) self tapping screws, this stopped fumes rising  the short distance from filler to air inlet on rear quarter.

I too have exhaust smells now but think this is loose exhaust joint and or heat exchanger leak, will investigate soon.

Its also worth checking the panel above engine area is not peppered with lots of holes from various projects,this can allow normal operating fumes in !! Keep us posted.
RE: RE: Smell of petrol / exhaust fumes in the van.
T STAR RAW
02/02/2010 02:37

Thanks for your help. Think ive sorted it. one of the exhaust brackets was loose allowing fumes to get into the engine bay. new jubilee clip and all is good!!

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