Fuel Smell Or Leak At Rear Of Car?

[gwin]

Hi guys

So it's pretty apparent having a fuel smell coming from the rear of the car. Car is in garage, and when I stick my head near my right rear wheel well, I can smell fuel. I can also smell fuel coming from the exhaust, mind you, the car is parked and been there for hours. Is this normal?!

The smell isn't coming directly from the fuel tank filler area... more of the wheel well area...

The non-smart way is to light a match and try and source the leak? I'm trying to avoid this method.... any ideas?

[DanShirts]

Either the fuel pump seal or the fuel lines are leaking. Take the carpet out of the boot and look for leaks around the pump seal and hoses. If the leak isn't there, then pull the right-rear wheel and look for leaks there.

[mad082]

is it the wheel arch on the side that the filler cap is on? it could be the seal around the filler tube and where it meets the filler cap area on the rear 1/4 panel is damaged and allowing it to vent out a bit. when you take you cap off when the tank is nearly empty does it release pressure? if not then it could well be that seal. if it does, then that seal is fine.

as for it being in the exhaust, that would be to do with the tune (even if stock ecu). obviously running rich

[gwin]

Yea wheel arch is near the filler area. Hmm good point, it doesn't vent pressure when I unscrew it. Would replacing the cap cure it? or is the seal part of the filler tube?

is it the wheel arch on the side that the filler cap is on? it could be the seal around the filler tube and where it meets the filler cap area on the rear 1/4 panel is damaged and allowing it to vent out a bit. when you take you cap off when the tank is nearly empty does it release pressure? if not then it could well be that seal. if it does, then that seal is fine.

as for it being in the exhaust, that would be to do with the tune (even if stock ecu). obviously running rich

[gwin]

Yay

I talked to my tuner today, cars booked in for Major on Saturday to go through all the problems

He reckons it's the fuel cap, a common gtr problem, he'll take a look at it anyway.

I can always trust ISMR with my cars.