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Re: Gas Odor In The Garage - 1966 TR4A

To: Tom Winslow <tom_winslow@email.msn.com>
Subject: Re: Gas Odor In The Garage - 1966 TR4A
From: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas01@snet.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 21:46:37 -0400
Cc: Triumph Mailing List <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
References: <02ee01bd73b8$8c65cb20$e99e52a6@winslow>


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



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