Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Alf on August 06, 2012, 06:54:49

Title: Petrol smell in boot/trunk
Post by: Alf on August 06, 2012, 06:54:49

The last few times I opened the boot/trunk I have caught a smell of petrol. not overpowering but defintely there and I never noticed it before. Any ideas? The fuel tank is nearly empty if that makes any difference.

Title: Re: Petrol smell in boot/trunk
Post by: Larry & Norma on August 06, 2012, 07:50:19

Try changing the rubber pipes that connect to the overflow tank on the right side
of the boot. Even if they look good. Worked for me.

Title: Re: Petrol smell in boot/trunk
Post by: gerster on August 06, 2012, 18:04:31

It can be the vlotter in the middle of the bottom of your floor, mine was the rubber gone so there came fuel out.

Title: Re: Petrol smell in boot/trunk
Post by: JimVillers on August 08, 2012, 14:54:57

Also remove the cover inside the trunk where the gas filler line passes.  There are rubber hose connections that need to be checked (or just replace the rubber hoses)..