[bmw] E30 Gas Smell and whirring sound

["Chris Pawlowicz" <cpawlowicz@xxxxxxxxx>]

Tristan asks
>On a full tank, there is a bad gas smell whenever you turn off the car
>and get out of the vehicle.  Wife said that she saw a puddle of fluid on
>the ground after a quick trip to the grocery store.

gas tanks don't last forever.. there may be a rusted through spot
somewhere.. but first place to check is the fuel filler area (right rear
wheel well).. remove the wheel and you'll see the filler hose (could be
leaky) but more importantly, you'll see a metal plate covering up some hoses

the hoses include a vent and stuff for the fuel tank and if they get rusty,
they'll weep gas (esp with a full tank)


chris pawlowicz
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