Dear all,
I have strong petrol fumes coming from the petrol tanks. It makes driving dis-pleasurable particularly on long drives. On numerous occasions I have refitted a new gasket from the fuel sender unit and petrol tank as it appears to be leaking from that area.
This has been not seemed to have worked, are there any suggestions ? And/or is this a common problem others are experiencing with their old cars?
Thanks
Shane
Strong Fumes Entering Cabin
Re: Strong Fumes Entering Cabin
Did you use the correct crushable washers?
You might also check the tanks not rusted and venting.
A tank repair kit is available from POR if it is.
You might also check the tanks not rusted and venting.
A tank repair kit is available from POR if it is.
Wayne Chambers
President
FB EK Holden Car Club of N.S.W
President
FB EK Holden Car Club of N.S.W
Re: Strong Fumes Entering Cabin
Pretty common problem these days Shane, check for pinholes in the top of the tank , I am having one refurbished ATM for my sedan because of this .
When you're faced with an unpleasant task that you really don't want to do, sometimes you just have to dig deep down inside and somehow find the patience to wait for someone else to do it for you.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Strong Fumes Entering Cabin
Thanks gents,
Ill look into both those things!
Cheers
Ill look into both those things!
Cheers
Re: Strong Fumes Entering Cabin
Hi There,
I just had great success with the KBS tank repair kit relining my tank. Also when you put in your gasket use a fuel resistant gasket dressing, this will help even out any unevenness in the surfaces and improve the seal. Personally I ditched the cork gasket and went with a fuel tolerant gasket maker. Works a treat, I no longer smell any fuel in the cabin.
http://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/product/ ... ealer-kit/ - You can order these in at Auto Barn
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Produc ... 420/356517 - Gasket Dressing.
Good luck.
I just had great success with the KBS tank repair kit relining my tank. Also when you put in your gasket use a fuel resistant gasket dressing, this will help even out any unevenness in the surfaces and improve the seal. Personally I ditched the cork gasket and went with a fuel tolerant gasket maker. Works a treat, I no longer smell any fuel in the cabin.
http://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/product/ ... ealer-kit/ - You can order these in at Auto Barn
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Produc ... 420/356517 - Gasket Dressing.
Good luck.
Re: Strong Fumes Entering Cabin
Mine was leaky around the sender and I had pinholes so I put in another tank and made a new cork gasket for the sender as I had some cork but you can buy new fuel sender gaskets.
The really cheap fix is don't fill the tank....
The really cheap fix is don't fill the tank....
Speed and Style........... One day I'll get the speed bit.
Re: Strong Fumes Entering Cabin
Thank you all I will look into it