Smell Of Petrol

[Babylon]

Hey Guys,

Not sure if this is normal but ive had my exhaust for nearly 7-9 months now, and ever since i have been getting a strong smell of petrol when i turn the car on or off never while im driving.

I thought it was just the smell of the exhaust, and also use bt ultimate.

I put injector cleaner but made no difference. Inside the cannon the smoke martial (not sure what its called) is very dark. I took a tissue and put it in front of the exhaust while the car was on it went completely black

What does this mean?

Any feed back would be great.

Thanks

Babylon

[Greg]

Running rich. Skylines are notorious for this - try a search for more info.

[No Crust Racing]

Yeah they do run rich fuel maps stock. A PFC and good tune will resolve this as well as improve power and fuel efficiency =)

[Babylon]

Yeah they do run rich fuel maps stock. A PFC and good tune will resolve this as well as improve power and fuel efficiency =)

yeah i just had a service done.

i didnt think it could be the PFC tho

[JC_R32]

Check the seal on the side of the fuel tank where the inlet pipe goes in... mine looks brittle and i have dampness (of petrol) around it.. just bought the O ring that replaces it... my smell gets worse when the tank is full, and if i do a hard left..

[No Crust Racing]

What did the seal cost and how hard to replace?

I noticed fuel vapour in my mirror the other day from the tank area.

[lexbomb]

do you live next to a petrol station?

[Greg]

LMAO

have u read this thread: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...topic=94640&hl=

similar but not the same

[Babylon]

i checked the seal just in case but the smell comes from the exhaust only when i turn off the car or on.

anyways

i think i know what the issue is

i changed petrol brands so far been driving it seems fine

im on Mobile 8000 (98octane)

Edited March 16, 2006 by Babylon

[MerlinTheHapyPig]

if you suspect it's running too rich best way to check is get it dyno'd