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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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2003 996 turbo/gasoline smell in the car

Strong gasoline smell in the car after vehicle is parked.There is no smell when car is being driven.Car have been in and out of the workshop for the past one/two months and still cant find the source. so far have change the gasoline cap,vapor check valve( under the right fender liner) .Anyone having similar problem would appreciate hearing from them.Thanks.
 
Old Sep 9, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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check your fuel filter!

(left side of engine on top of air collector box heading to turbos.)
 
Old Sep 9, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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I had the same problem once, never smelled during driving, only while parked. It was the return fuel line leaking. I would also check the charcoal canister
 
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recently installed FVD plenum and have to relocate the fuel filter,that seem to be the supect/culprit.Tks guys for the input ,will update when i manage to find the source.
 
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i found a broken EVAP related nipple coming off the fuel sender on my 01'...remove the 'hump' and take a look, just another thought...
 
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