On the 100s the fuel filler vents into the trunk. I've been thinking about
running a vent tube to the nearest wheel well. Just another project to add to
the list.
Bill Lawrence
> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:56:26 +0800
> From: healey.nut@gmail.com
> To: jagwarman@gmail.com
> CC: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel odors
>
> Frederich -
>
> Quite possibly pinhole leaks under the gas tank. Very common problem as
the
> metal tank sits right on top of the boot floor, causing a perfect trap for
> water.
>
> When you open the boot does it smell like fuel?
>
> Alan
>
> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 11:37 AM, Frederich Ficke
<jagwarman@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > My old healey is unrestored and I hate to admit it but the suspension is
> > tired and sits a bit low compared to restored examples I have seen.
> > Although
> > so many BJ8's that I see sit quite high in the rear end area this
probably
> > helps with exhaust drag. My car only has 3 inches clearance under the
front
> > mufflers. The exhaust is relatively new and seals well . I also have no
> > fuel
> > leaks .
> > I have wondered if my fuel odor comes comes from the gas cap. Years ago I
> > changed the standard cap over to a AC Cobra style flip lid .
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