2001 Bug Fuel Leak Help

[PR08RAD]

since the really cold weather i have been getting a strong smell of petrol inside the car and in engine bay. it started during the heavy minus temps and snow so im guessing that the freezing temps has split somthiing.

its now warmer weather and when the fans are in i get wafts still coming in quite strong.... anyone got any ideas if they are prone to fuel pipe issues, because i have had a look and cant se anything out of place.

[col_2]

since the really cold weather i have been getting a strong smell of petrol inside the car and in engine bay. it started during the heavy minus temps and snow so im guessing that the freezing temps has split somthiing.

its now warmer weather and when the fans are in i get wafts still coming in quite strong.... anyone got any ideas if they are prone to fuel pipe issues, because i have had a look and cant se anything out of place.

if its petrol i would get it checked straight away & wouldnt chance driving it, i know steve (bit) had a petrol problem & subaru do a repair kit so they know there is a problem, i had a little pin hole in my rad which i wasnt aware off & when my fans cut in i had a rotten smell where the anti freeze was burning on manifold, then it totally went on me last sat & i got a new rad & i have no more smells, so might be worth checking your rad for any leaks too.

goodluck

Edited February 24, 2010 by col_2

[myles]

Its a known problem with Bugeyes. I had it a couple of years ago, and was really worried about it. It seems Subaru have issued a newsletter to their dealers explaining how to sort it. It is pricey, and i wouldnt worry about it. Once it warms up the problem will go.

Look halfway down the page of this threadSubaru Bulletin