Fuel Smell

[borko08]

yeh i got a fuel smell in the car, but it only seems to come around when im low on petrol. friend suggested leaky injectors (apparently a problem for vls), really dont know...i wana get it fixed up cuz well i dont wana have to keep lying to all the girls and saying things like (the car is so high performence that it has to have that smell).

i looked around the forum, couldn't really get any ideas (also if ure not 100% sure what it cud be, but have an idea dont b shy we're all nice skyline loving ppz here )

thanks in advance

[R31Nismoid]

Fuel filler cap is leaky.

Usually compliance, they dont use fuel resistant sealer around the insert for the fuel filler.

It'll cost you about $5-$10 for a tube from Repco from memory, follow the instructions and away you go.

[borko08]

Fuel filler cap is leaky.

Usually compliance, they dont use fuel resistant sealer around the insert for the fuel filler.

It'll cost you about $5-$10 for a tube from Repco from memory, follow the instructions and away you go.

i gota say...that was quick ... i took a look at the sealer seems to be fine.... im gona re-seal it and see whether nething changes .... if ne1 has any other suggestions (besides changing fuel lines) it be good to hear them just incase this doesnt work out and for ne1 else that might have the same problem

thanks

[R31Nismoid]

Its just fuel resistant silicone or something along those lines, i forget the name of it its been so long since i used it.

Repco, Bursons etc, just go in there mate

[borko08]

Its just fuel resistant silicone or something along those lines, i forget the name of it its been so long since i used it.

Repco, Bursons etc, just go in there mate

yeh i'l check it out tomorrow...thanks ..going to sleep...

[Sandeep]

if it is the fuel filler seal you'll also get a fuel smell when you make hard right turns (fuel filler is on left). There's a couple of different sealers that I went through before I found one that worked. I tried Sikaflex 221, then loctite something. but these were soft setting so whenever I'd do up the petrol cap it'd turn the insert slightly until it eventually the seal broke. Then i bought selleys knead it, which is hard setting and i haven't had that problem since.

[Ant97GTR]

It is also worth checking the fuel lines running in and out of your fuel filter under the bonnet to see if they have aged...although the fact it only happens when low on fuel seems to discount this theory. I used to get a slight fuel smell in my car...found the lines had cracked due to aging and after I replaced them problem was solved.

[nismo_GTST]

It is also worth checking the fuel lines running in and out of your fuel filter under the bonnet to see if they have aged...although the fact it only happens when low on fuel seems to discount this theory. I used to get a slight fuel smell in my car...found the lines had cracked due to aging and after I replaced them problem was solved.

Yep, well worth a look. Had the same problem with my car. As soon as I changed the fuel lines, it was all good.

[dezz]

if it is the fuel filler seal you'll also get a fuel smell when you make hard right turns (fuel filler is on left).

Skyline fuel fillers are on the right

[(B1) MR_fanny]

does your car make that pssshhh sound when you take the cap off to fill up when your low on fuel? If not then its probably your seal like everyone else said.

[quiksta]

I would also be checking the fuel lines to and from the fuel filter.

[Sandeep]

oh ok then It'll leak when you do left turns. just assumed that skylines would be the same as the zed.

Skyline fuel fillers are on the right

[borko08]

um im not sure if it makes the sound when fuel tank is open... i dont think so :S...neways i bought some hard setting gasket type stuff :S....it says that its fuel resistant so im gona give that a go tomorrow (it only cost 6.50) and i'l let u guys know....but from inspection the seal looks alrite..but i do remember seeing lil lines coming down the quarter panel..so jeh lets hope its that and not the fuel lines...cuz i seriously dont wana go through the pain of taking off fuel lines from the fuel filter :@... that was the biggest bitch in the world

[Russcoe]

I am having a similar prob with my R33 GTST. Fuel smell now and then. I thought it was over sized injectors, but now I am not so sure, maybe my lines have perished. Wont be the filler cap because the smell is entering the cabin whilst driving straight, like its being blown in. Will check lines next weekend...piece of mind I have an extinguisher on board!

[borko08]

I am having a similar prob with my R33 GTST. Fuel smell now and then. I thought it was over sized injectors, but now I am not so sure, maybe my lines have perished. Wont be the filler cap because the smell is entering the cabin whilst driving straight, like its being blown in. Will check lines next weekend...piece of mind I have an extinguisher on board!

lol to the fire extinguisher...

[rondofj]

I'm getting the fuel smell now, after changing my fuel pump last weekend. My tuner suggested it is the black round rubber fuel tank seal (not on the fuel filler cap), its the one inside the boot under the plastic cap that seals the tank. It is a b*tch to fit and the big plastic cap screw-on that comes after it is worse, have to tap with hammer..

Car is R34 and I think I got the seal in right - had to wedge the edges in with a flat screwdriver, but still theres a smell from boot area??? aaaaarghh - do i need a new seal or re-fit the existing????

[KamikazeNinja34]

Lol I don't have an insert... I have no probs with fuel smell and it still goes pshh...unless it's bone dry

I'd be doing all the checks as above though, the cars are gettin old now

[rondofj]

U mean u dont have the rubber seal insert? Man thats dangerous, u can have a lot of fuel leaking out / poor fuel economy and danger from cigarrette smoke / spark etc

[Shadz]

I'm getting the fuel smell now, after changing my fuel pump last weekend. My tuner suggested it is the black round rubber fuel tank seal (not on the fuel filler cap), its the one inside the boot under the plastic cap that seals the tank. It is a b*tch to fit and the big plastic cap screw-on that comes after it is worse, have to tap with hammer..

Car is R34 and I think I got the seal in right - had to wedge the edges in with a flat screwdriver, but still theres a smell from boot area??? aaaaarghh - do i need a new seal or re-fit the existing????

Thats one old thread you revived buddy lol.

Check the hoses mate. I had the same problem with mine after I changed the fuel pump, you put in a higher output pump? Open up the flap where the fuel pump is located, get somebody else to turn the ignition on and see if fuel squirts from a crack in one of the hoses. Mine was a split hose and you are only able to tell once the car was switched on.

[KamikazeNinja34]

U mean u dont have the rubber seal insert? Man thats dangerous, u can have a lot of fuel leaking out / poor fuel economy and danger from cigarrette smoke / spark etc

I don't have the piece of metal that restricts which pump nozzle u can put in to fill the car. My fuel tank and associated pressure etc is fine. I just have the normal factory fuel hole which is exactly the same as the one I had in my aus delivered pulsar before I bought the skyline. All I'm in danger of is accidentally putting diesel in... Which I'm not stupi enough to do