Hi there,
We were driving spiritedly around a roundabout for the first time today when we noticed a strong smell of petrol, we parked up and sniffed all around, under the bonnet, under the car and the only thing i could think of was around the petrol cap there was a stain going down the car. Could it have been that petrol came out and ran down the car because of the cornering?
Cant imagine its supposed to do that... :Hammer
Cheers, Paul.
Maybe your cap leaks, did you have a fairly full tank?
Quote from: Andy_kMaybe your cap leaks, did you have a fairly full tank?
It was about half full... I noticed the design of the filler seems to be a plastic flip lid type affair (the thing you stick the petrol pump pipe in), would probably be better with a lockable seal.
Anyone else have the same problem?
Cheers, Paul.
Mine has a screw cap too - completely airtight seal. You should be able to get a universal fit one to go in no prolblems.
Quote from: iaintMine has a screw cap too - completely airtight seal. You should be able to get a universal fit one to go in no prolblems.
Good plan - might help with the fuel enconomy too! :D
Here is what mine looks like
(http://www.pfirth.co.uk/house/fuel.jpg)
That flap in the centre pushes down when you put the filler pipe in it, but its not a good seal, methinks...
Cheers, Paul.
my mark 2 rs turbo done the same. check the pipe under the panel just incase its split
Quote from: DC-TYPERmy mark 2 rs turbo done the same. check the pipe under the panel just incase its split
You mean under the body panel?
Ta, Paul.
Looks like a screw-in part. Get a proper cap for it!