RE: [bmw] <E-36> Gas smell

["Ed Mathews" <Ed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had this problem with my '88 Porsche 924S.  I traced it to the
charcoal canister under the driver side fender well.  Not the easiest
thing to get to.  There was a hose going into it where unburned fuel
vapors were supposed to go into the canister to be absorbed by the
charcoal.  I assume it was either clogged or there was a crack in the
hose somewhere.  I just clamped off the hose and it was fine after that.
I don't know if it could be similar problem as yours, but I thought I'd
let you know in case you can look for it.

Ed

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-bmw@domain.elided [mailto:owner-bmw@domain.elided] On 
> Behalf Of Sanders, Ron
> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 12:47 PM
> To: bmw@domain.elided
> Cc: Sanders, Anne (PHPPO)
> Subject: [bmw] <E-36> Gas smell
> 
> 
> My 93 325is, AKA Stinky, has recently developed a flatulence problem.
> We don't like to discuss it outside of the family, but Stinky 
> is really
> putting off some serious gas and becoming a nuisance and potential
> hazard.   The problem occurs even when the fuel tank is only partially
> full.  There is no gas smell in the interior, but after the 
> car is shut
> off, the smell is very noticeable, especially in an enclosed 
> garage.  I
> tried to sniff out this problem under the hood and in the trunk, but
> can't isolate the source.  Have any of you had similar problems (with
> your cars, not personally)?  Any suggestions, other than 
> don't light up?
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