Newbie Q: Gasoline Smell
03-31-2009, 01:23 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Newbie Q: Gasoline Smell
I'm on the hunt for my first P-car and today I sat in an '89 Targa. Unfortunately, I didn't get to drive it, but one thing I did notice was a faint gasoline smell in the cabin.
Not unpleasant; it didn't reek - just sorta complimented the overall "old school" mechanical feel of the car.
But I have to ask, is this normal for a car I'd suspect doesn't get driven much? I didn't ask the salesman when they last took it out, but I'd bet it spends nearly all its time in the showroom. It actually belonged to the sister of the dealer owner.
Like I said - I'm new in this P-car game! Hence the question. Thanks in advance. You guys are helping to steer me toward a great experience.
Not unpleasant; it didn't reek - just sorta complimented the overall "old school" mechanical feel of the car.
But I have to ask, is this normal for a car I'd suspect doesn't get driven much? I didn't ask the salesman when they last took it out, but I'd bet it spends nearly all its time in the showroom. It actually belonged to the sister of the dealer owner.
Like I said - I'm new in this P-car game! Hence the question. Thanks in advance. You guys are helping to steer me toward a great experience.
03-31-2009, 01:27 PM
#2
I haddah Google dat
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The gas smell alone could be due to a cracked gas vapor hose or a dried out gas sender gasket. You say a dealer owns it? They should replace whatever parts are bad before selling it. Any gas smell is not normal in a 3.2 911 ('89).
03-31-2009, 01:36 PM
#3
Team Owner
The 3.2s have an issue with the gas hoses that feed the engine and is a comon repair. Of course it may not be that but could be a variety of things. Still I would be very wary of ANY car that smelled like gas.
03-31-2009, 03:26 PM
#4
Burning Brakes
ICE, you know your !@#$. The only time my 88 carrera smelled of gas was when the main fuel line (the one that goes between the filter and 'T's to the fuel injector rails), failed from dry rot! Not uncommon, but that line is $584.00 clams from the dealer!! So I went to a Parker Hydraulics store and made my own steel braided version for $150.00!! Just check the fittings to the filter and that line, as well as the injectors. If you smell gas, there is a problem.
03-31-2009, 04:12 PM
#5
Team Owner
Yeah i new of a few guys who made their own here to Porsche price was a joke . Did you change that small one too that is a PITA to replace ? I swear those guys at Porsche threw that small fuel line on the ground and said .. " okay HANZ .. build me a 911 around that "
03-31-2009, 05:01 PM
#7
Drifting
Yes, the 3.2 fuel line is an issue, it also manifests itself as a fuel smell sometimes followed shortly by a burnt smell and flames.
Are you sure it was not just the '911 smell', a bit of an oil like smell. Was this different than the other 911s you sat in or is this your first?
Are you sure it was not just the '911 smell', a bit of an oil like smell. Was this different than the other 911s you sat in or is this your first?
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03-31-2009, 05:10 PM
#8
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
You know what? This was my first, and I probably should have waited until I had a couple others under my belt before posting.
In any event, I'm learning stuff all the time. Thanks for all your answers.
In any event, I'm learning stuff all the time. Thanks for all your answers.
04-01-2009, 09:41 PM
#9
Rennlist Member
Yes, the 3.2 fuel line is an issue, it also manifests itself as a fuel smell sometimes followed shortly by a burnt smell and flames.
Are you sure it was not just the '911 smell', a bit of an oil like smell. Was this different than the other 911s you sat in or is this your first?
Are you sure it was not just the '911 smell', a bit of an oil like smell. Was this different than the other 911s you sat in or is this your first?
If it's truly due to (fast evaporating) fuel leaks HOWEVER,..these sources MUST be investigated ASAP...alluding to Neri's comments: so true/.
Best,
Doyle
04-02-2009, 05:23 PM
#10
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Oh, and don't forget... https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...immermann.html
04-02-2009, 06:38 PM
#11
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I humbly suggest that you buy (Amazon.com) a copy of the 8th Edition of my book, see my signature, check out "Problem Areas" on page 101, then read the book cover to cover. Welcome aboard!
Oh, and don't forget... https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...immermann.html
Oh, and don't forget... https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...immermann.html
Great read, and of course I'll have it in my pocket when that PPI gets done.
04-02-2009, 07:54 PM
#12
uninformed gas bag
(contemplating on whether gas bag is one or two words)
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(contemplating on whether gas bag is one or two words)
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I'm on the hunt for my first P-car and today I sat in an '89 Targa. Unfortunately, I didn't get to drive it, but one thing I did notice was a faint gasoline smell in the cabin.
Not unpleasant; it didn't reek - just sorta complimented the overall "old school" mechanical feel of the car.
But I have to ask, is this normal for a car I'd suspect doesn't get driven much? I didn't ask the salesman when they last took it out, but I'd bet it spends nearly all its time in the showroom. It actually belonged to the sister of the dealer owner.
Like I said - I'm new in this P-car game! Hence the question. Thanks in advance. You guys are helping to steer me toward a great experience.
Not unpleasant; it didn't reek - just sorta complimented the overall "old school" mechanical feel of the car.
But I have to ask, is this normal for a car I'd suspect doesn't get driven much? I didn't ask the salesman when they last took it out, but I'd bet it spends nearly all its time in the showroom. It actually belonged to the sister of the dealer owner.
Like I said - I'm new in this P-car game! Hence the question. Thanks in advance. You guys are helping to steer me toward a great experience.
