Bruce:
More than likely, your problem stems from a deteriorated fuel tank vent
line. This line runs from the fuel filler neck across the car through the
body at the base of the convertible top and connects to the fuel guage tank
sending unit. This will usually fill the interior of the car with a strong
gasoline smell, especially after filling the tanks. Just fish out the old
hose and replace it with a new one. While you're at it, also check the
nipple that comes off the side of the filler neck where the vent hose hooks
to. It's possible that it could be cracked, too.
Good luck,
Andy Walker
B382001600
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Childers" <bruce_childers@yahoo.com>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Cc: <bruce_childers@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 9:51 PM
Subject: Eau De Gasoline
> Stu Brennan's message prompts me to send this. Yea, this is a silly
> question, but....
>
> Ah, after a ride in the Tiger, I exit with a new perfume--gasoline
> and exhaust. I have done a visual inspection of fuel lines, tanks,
> and carb. No trouble spotted, and no bubbles when trying the air
> bubble test. But in the back of my mind, I worry and think about the
> day when.....well, never mind, I don't want to think that.
>
> The fuel smell is reasonably pronounced (it's always been like this
> since buying it last spring). I want to sleep worry free at night.
> Any other ways to further convince myself I'm not gonna have a Tiger
> BBQ? (Besides seeing a therapist.)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bruce
> sunny and 82 in Pittsburgh today
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