Vincenti, Ross wrote:
>
> Greetings, Scions.
>
> Like others, I have recently noticed gas fumes - here are the details:
>
> No changes to the fuel system, tank, lines, etc. No visible leaks
> anywhere, whether sitting for days, or while driving (I would drive, then
> immediately stop, leave engine running, jump out, open bonnet and inspect
> all hoses, fuel pump, etc. while reving motor). Fumes are noticeable while
> driving (!) with top down at moderately high speeds (50 to 60 mph), and NOT
> noticeable at idle or at lower speeds. The only change in recent time was
> the addition of a pair of K&N airfilters to the twin SU carbs. Is it
> possible I am smelling the gas as a result of the filters' better breathing
> capabilities?
>
> Ross D. Vincenti
> Asst. General Counsel/Asst. Sec'ty.
> Transamerica Home Loan - Legal Dept.
> Los Angeles, CA 90015
> (213) 742-4756 phone
> (213) 741-7231 or 741-6945 fax
> ross.vincenti@transamerica.com
> 64 Spitfire 4
> 64 Porsche 356C Coupe
Ross:
I may have missed the start of this thread...are fumes being detected at
all inside the trunk, or coming into the interior from around the trim
panel concealing the fuel tank from the car interior??
Martin Libhart
1972 TR6 (driver)
1970 Spitfire (under the knife)
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