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Old 18-03-2010, 18:32
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Default Smell of petrol coming from boot?

ive been told that the smell of petrol in my silvia is due to the boot or rear seals condition or that there is a hole somewhere. i can only smell petrol when i open the windows or the roof and its not coming from the engine bay.

has anyone had this problem?
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Old 18-03-2010, 20:10
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could be the pipe from the filler cap to the tank, if it is i have a spare.
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Old 18-03-2010, 20:53
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it smells like its burnt fuel, not fresh.

my fuel pump is whining a little too.
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Old 19-03-2010, 10:39
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if it is this filler thing, how do i check?
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Old 19-03-2010, 11:33
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you may have a hole in your exhaust or a loose flange on pipe bud?
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Old 19-03-2010, 12:54
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yeah probs a blowing exhaust as above

Unless youve played around with your fuel pump recently,then it could be the cradle gasket
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