Strong Smell Of Fuel

[jacko324]

Looking for some help here , strong smell of fuel when starting the

car then disappears when driven for a short period of time.

Have checked for leaks but can not see fuel anywhere. Car is 2004 wrx.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, to help point me in right direction.

Cheers

Edited November 9, 2009 by jacko324

[cullenmin]

Check the connections are tight on your fuel pressure regulator.

I once had the same problem and it turned out i had a very small weep from one of the connections

Rich

[jacko324]

I did have another look at the engine bay last night

think i may have a wee exhaust blow at manifold but couldn't see because of heat shields

in the way, do you think this could be the cause of smell?

Edited November 10, 2009 by jacko324

[cullenmin]

Wouldnt think so but you should get that fixed too.

Look under the car at the fuel tank and check for any leaks. Follow the fuel lines back to the engine bay, have a look at the fuel rails on each side.

Its coming from somewhere, you just need to find it

Rich

[jacko324]

Cheers Rich, will have a proper look later tonight

[colin_ross]

What mods have you made to the car? Do newages have a caron cannister to remove? If nnot where does the fuel tank breather go to?

[jacko324]

What mods have you made to the car? Do newages have a caron cannister to remove? If nnot where does the fuel tank breather go to?

Full exhaust system,injectors, vf34,fuel pump,sti intercooler.

Have had vehicle up on ramp to check fuel tank and lines all ok .

checked injectors and fuel lines at engine ,nothing no fuel.

Only fault with car is slight blow at exhaust manifold gasket.

oh and all mods have been on the scoob for a while now, so not down to fitment.

[kennyuk300]

Hi mate ,when my uppipe broke i had exhaust fumes coming into the cab when it was sitting stationary and it appears that i have some sort of leak again maybe a gasket as i am getting the same kind of smell.

Kenny

[jacko324]

Have ordered new gaskets for the manifold will try and post back my findings.

Cheers

Gary

[marko72]

http://www.scoobymods.com/fuel_smell_cold_...=fuel+leak+cold

This may help

Edited November 11, 2009 by marko72