I have a fuel pump shutoff switch and do exactly the same thing, shut
it down as I come into the drive and burn the gas out of the float
chambers.
Doors open for a few hours.
Rob
On Mar 2, 2011, at 12:34 AM, John Harper wrote:
> I don't know if this applies in the States but I also have this
> problem in my house with an integral garage. I put it down to the
> volatility of fuels that are being produced these days.
>
> I am fairly certain that I have no leaks so I believe that it is due
> to the fuel left in the float chambers evaporating due to the
> residual heat left in the engine bay when I park the car. It is
> particularly noticeable after a long journey on a hot day.
>
> I have experimented by adding a temporary switch to the fuel pump
> and let the engine run until the fuel runs out; therefore the float
> chambers are virtually empty. Having done this there is little or no
> smell of fuel when I close the garage door. With the door closed the
> garage is quite small and well sealed against drafts. The fuel
> vapour smell is very noticeable if I don't let the fuel run out. The
> alternative is to leave the door open for about 3 or 4 hours. This
> works, but gives me a security risk.
>
> Regards
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