Re: 164 fuel smell revisited

["Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@domain.elided>]

Richard,

Had the same problem but mine started after replacing the fuel pump.  Turned
out to be the O rings on the out going hose.  Can be matched at any auto
suppy store.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Welty" <rwelty@domain.elided>
To: <alfa@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 12:12 PM
Subject: 164 fuel smell revisited


> i have now finally tracked down the fuel smell problem.
>
> filled the tank this morning close to home, fuel smell started up really
> badly. popped the trunk open (i removed the carpet a while back to
> facilitate diagnosis, then went on vacation and forgot about the whole
> thing.) immediately saw fuel all around the top of the tank, apparently
> seeping from the gaskets around the fuel pump and level senders.
>
> i didn't try all the allen head screws, but the ones i did try were tight.
> anyone have a source for the gaskets? i don't see them in any of the
> catalogs i've checked (IAP, Centerline, Bruces, or Vicks.)
>
> thanks,
>   richard
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> Richard Welty
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