Xantia fuel smell
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Xantia fuel smell
Hi. I'm getting the petrol smell sometimes when driving. I feel the smell is coming from the A/C vents when its on. When I top up the tank also I get the smell. On & off only get the smell while driving and not always. Checked the tank & the fuel line for any leaks but couldn't find. Anyone experienced this issue.
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Re: Xantia fuel smell
Had this before , one of fuel hose line clips intermittently gushed fuel on the engine , can't be more specific about the location was a Xantia 2.0i . On & off , unnoticeable on occasions but eventually spotted . The hose clip replacement sorted . Wouldn't have thought it uncommon to smell whilst topping up .
Re: Xantia fuel smell
Check it out. Fuel leaks can be pretty nasty. Don't ask me how I know this.
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Re: Xantia fuel smell
FTFYHell Razor5543 wrote:Jessica, the flambéed DRK!
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With the delightful smell of singed hair!myglaren wrote:FTFYHell Razor5543 wrote:Jessica, the flambéed DRK!
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Re: Xantia fuel smell
You've probably got a leak on the HP fuel line where it meets a connection on top of the engine, usually located on the lefthand side above the cam covers & before the line runs down to the pressure regulator. I've fixed this on a few petrol Xantias. If the fuel line is split, there is usually enough to cut it back. Remove both the existing OE clips & fit band type Jubilee clips, the type used on aircraft as they clamp around the whole fuel line. Easy job if you know what to do.
If its not that it could be a loose sparkplug, a leaking injector or a leaking injector seal.
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If its not that it could be a loose sparkplug, a leaking injector or a leaking injector seal.
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Re: Xantia fuel smell
Are you refering to this onearkweld wrote:Had this before , one of fuel hose line clips intermittently gushed fuel on the engine , can't be more specific about the location was a Xantia 2.0i . On & off , unnoticeable on occasions but eventually spotted . The hose clip replacement sorted . Wouldn't have thought it uncommon to smell whilst topping up .
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Petrol was leaking from these clips before and replaced but still geting the smell on and off.
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Re: Xantia fuel smell
The pipe clips you are using are the wrong type as they pinch the fuelline hose & can cause it to leak. You need the type that has a band that goes completely around the pipe.
I'd also treat that braided hose with a bit of caution. Is it petrol proof? It also looks too big in diameter to fit onto the unions tightly. Dont forget, the fuel is under considerable pressure so all the joints need to be nice & close fitting.
As you stated that you get a fuel smell when you fill up the tank, I'd suggest looking at the screwed locking ring & gasket that hold the fuel pump into the tank. I have seen these fitted with the gasket floating in the tank or the locking ring fitted so its cross threaded.
If the smell is worse when you're running AC, as this is recirculated, filtered air in the car, the source of your leak maybe from this tank fitting. Worth a close inspection.
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I'd also treat that braided hose with a bit of caution. Is it petrol proof? It also looks too big in diameter to fit onto the unions tightly. Dont forget, the fuel is under considerable pressure so all the joints need to be nice & close fitting.
As you stated that you get a fuel smell when you fill up the tank, I'd suggest looking at the screwed locking ring & gasket that hold the fuel pump into the tank. I have seen these fitted with the gasket floating in the tank or the locking ring fitted so its cross threaded.
If the smell is worse when you're running AC, as this is recirculated, filtered air in the car, the source of your leak maybe from this tank fitting. Worth a close inspection.
Handyman