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ev996
28-03-2019, 10:52 AM
Getting a fuel smell inside car after a few miles...when in traffic...read that the tank seals are prone to it?

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Crasher
28-03-2019, 10:13 PM
Knowing which Porker it is would help.....

ev996
29-03-2019, 07:41 AM
Knowing which Porker it is would help.....Sorry...I know your the expert on be I seen comments over the years.ive had 30yrs vw nottm. anyway.. checked the fuel sender unit,dry as a bone..after removing the battery and being deafened by the alarm regards Everett.these 1,2are fun,,not lol .https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190329/6403db3e30c4b3fb6965d398c4ec577d.jpg

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ev996
29-03-2019, 07:42 AM
Knowing which Porker it is would help.....Boxster 3.2S 2004

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Crasher
29-03-2019, 09:39 PM
Confused about the 3 pot Polo picture. Who does the fuel smell show itself, low or high tank, hot or cold weather?

ev996
08-04-2019, 02:44 PM
Confused about the 3 pot Polo picture. Who does the fuel smell show itself, low or high tank, hot or cold weather?Low tank..any weather..after I give it a bit....

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ev996
08-11-2020, 03:09 PM
Still get the smell of fuel, cant see a leak, checked the top of the tank by removing the battery, took it for mot, tested remarked on smell of petrol, but couldn't see anything either, there you go, im living with it[emoji85]

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Calix Lee
22-03-2021, 07:06 AM
You may want to check out this article in case you encounter the same problem again in the future.

3 Reasons You Might Smell Gasoline When You’re Driving – Classic Toyota of Tyler Blog (https://www.classictoyotatyler.com/blogs/2332/3-reasons-you-might-smell-gasoline-when-youre-driving/)