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Re: Gas Odor In The Garage - 1966 TR4A

To: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas01@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Gas Odor In The Garage - 1966 TR4A
From: Justin Wagner <jmwagner@greenheart.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 22:12:41 -0700
Cc: Tom Winslow <tom_winslow@email.msn.com>, Triumph Mailing List <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Organization: J.M.Wagner Sales, Ltd.
References: <02ee01bd73b8$8c65cb20$e99e52a6@winslow> <3547D7FD.FF76561A@snet.net>
Peter J. Thomas wrote:
> 
> Tom Winslow wrote:
> 
> > I have noticed that when the TR4A is closed in our garage, we smell the odor
> > of gasoline. I do not see any leaks. Has anyone experienced this problem
> > before? Anyone have a suggestion as to where would be the best place to look
> > first?
> >
> > I am new to the list and am a new TR owner (this weekend).
> 
> Same model, same year, same smell.  No noticable leaks.  I assumed it was 
>coming
> from the gas cap.  Please someone, correct me if I am wrong.  The gas cap is
> vented, unlike modern cars which are sealed to reduce polution.
> 
> Peter Thomas


I've had the same problem with my TR 4A...  but it seems worse lately
... I tend to think the fuel tank has a slow leak or something...  Even
a vented cap shouldn't be that strong.

If I find anything, I'll let the list know... but I can't get to it for
a while.

--Justin

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