Gas smell
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Gas smell
I have a 1982 911 sc 3.0 ect
I smell a gas fume smell smells like coming from drivers side , almost like as if its a loose cap gas smell
No viasable leak but gas dries quick i know
Is there any rubber gasket that dries up
Or anything like that or known issues?
Trying to find the source of the smell
I smell a gas fume smell smells like coming from drivers side , almost like as if its a loose cap gas smell
No viasable leak but gas dries quick i know
Is there any rubber gasket that dries up
Or anything like that or known issues?
Trying to find the source of the smell
#3
Could be your fuel line in the engine compartment going. It is a common and known failure point. The rubber line goes over the top of the block and down the back of the engine. It eventually fails and starts leaking fuel, which can lead to an engine fire. Replacement requires a partial engine drop. Some people DIY it, others take to dealer (as I did on my '88).
You can sometimes see evidence of the leak on top of the block (left side, I believe) - look for streaks under the fuel line. My advice would be to not mess with this. It's a real issue - do some searching and you'll find some horror stories.
You can sometimes see evidence of the leak on top of the block (left side, I believe) - look for streaks under the fuel line. My advice would be to not mess with this. It's a real issue - do some searching and you'll find some horror stories.
#4
Team Owner
I have a 1982 911 sc 3.0 ect I smell a gas fume smell smells like coming from drivers side , almost like as if its a loose cap gas smell No viasable leak but gas dries quick i know Is there any rubber gasket that dries up Or anything like that or known issues? Trying to find the source of the smell
Also don't overfill tank coz that's where the overfill goes and leaks out
#5
Team Owner
Could be your fuel line in the engine compartment going. It is a common and known failure point. The rubber line goes over the top of the block and down the back of the engine. It eventually fails and starts leaking fuel, which can lead to an engine fire. Replacement requires a partial engine drop. Some people DIY it, others take to dealer (as I did on my '88). You can sometimes see evidence of the leak on top of the block (left side, I believe) - look for streaks under the fuel line. My advice would be to not mess with this. It's a real issue - do some searching and you'll find some horror stories.
Last edited by theiceman; 05-08-2015 at 10:10 AM.
The following users liked this post:
tshort (07-20-2020)
#6
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks for everyones help.
I really appricate it.
I regulary clean detail and inspect my motor, so theres no leaks in the back
I think but im not 100% sure thats more of a 3.2L issue. (hopefully lol)
plus i narrowed the smell down to the front drivers side.
I will inspect all tubes and canisters ects, hoses and rubber..
Its more of a fume smell. I'll check everything and report back.
I really appricate it.
I regulary clean detail and inspect my motor, so theres no leaks in the back
I think but im not 100% sure thats more of a 3.2L issue. (hopefully lol)
plus i narrowed the smell down to the front drivers side.
I will inspect all tubes and canisters ects, hoses and rubber..
Its more of a fume smell. I'll check everything and report back.
The following users liked this post:
tshort (07-20-2020)
#7
Basic Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Check the following:
Vent hose for a crack (similar instance with one of our 911's having a crack and sending fumes into the cabin)
Gas cap seal
Fuel pump hoses
Fuel tank breather hoses
Fuel Filter hose
Let us know if you find anything!
-Luccia
Vent hose for a crack (similar instance with one of our 911's having a crack and sending fumes into the cabin)
Gas cap seal
Fuel pump hoses
Fuel tank breather hoses
Fuel Filter hose
Let us know if you find anything!
-Luccia
__________________
Your Trusted Source For DIY and Parts
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
Porsche Parts | DIY Tech Articles | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
Porsche Parts | DIY Tech Articles | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
Trending Topics
#8
Racer
Thread Starter
Ok think i got it
Vent hose clamp was loose looks like going to the vapor canister?
Tube that coonects to clear plastic rectangle box then to the filler neck
Im gonna change the tube and clamp
I have no heat or ac
So its right open from the pass compartment into the front trunk
Vent hose clamp was loose looks like going to the vapor canister?
Tube that coonects to clear plastic rectangle box then to the filler neck
Im gonna change the tube and clamp
I have no heat or ac
So its right open from the pass compartment into the front trunk
#9
Team Owner
Ok think i got it Vent hose clamp was loose looks like going to the vapor canister? Tube that coonects to clear plastic rectangle box then to the filler neck Im gonna change the tube and clamp I have no heat or ac So its right open from the pass compartment into the front trunk
#10
Racer
Thread Starter
Pelican anyone can you point me in the right direction parts wise
I need to replace the fuel vent canister- clear regular box going from filler neck hoses to tank
Plus the hoses
I cant find the part or numbers on pelican
I need to replace the fuel vent canister- clear regular box going from filler neck hoses to tank
Plus the hoses
I cant find the part or numbers on pelican
#11
Basic Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Here is the part
Can you point out the hoses you need on that diagram so I can look those up for you?
-Luccia
The following users liked this post:
tshort (01-12-2020)
The following users liked this post:
tshort (01-12-2020)
#13
Basic Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
I believe it's 14mm rubber vacuum hose cut to length:
Vacuum Hoses
I can triple check and see if that's the right way to go tomorrow as we have an '82 coming in, but I believe that might work.
-Luccia
Vacuum Hoses
I can triple check and see if that's the right way to go tomorrow as we have an '82 coming in, but I believe that might work.
-Luccia