leaky carb?
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 2:23 pm
having not had the car long I was a little perturbed by the smell of petrol when I got in the car to drive home yesterday......
the carb nearest the bulk head has always appeared to have a small leak (occasional drip)
this was never smelt before...the other is fine
half way home I thought the smell wasnt too good so I stopped and cleaned the petrol off the carb and from under where it had been dripping......there was nothing to write home about from a quantity point of view.....but I could still smell fuel on the rest of the trip.....
I again when I got home lifted the bonnet (hood) to find a few more drips but nothing significant and after about 10mins with the bonnet left open the smell of fuel has gone......
the only thing I can think of that Ive done any different is that I parked the car on a bit of an incline with the rear being the high point......I cant see this making a huge difference as it wasnt that high...but would be keen to hear any ideas...
thanks
G
the carb nearest the bulk head has always appeared to have a small leak (occasional drip)
this was never smelt before...the other is fine
half way home I thought the smell wasnt too good so I stopped and cleaned the petrol off the carb and from under where it had been dripping......there was nothing to write home about from a quantity point of view.....but I could still smell fuel on the rest of the trip.....
I again when I got home lifted the bonnet (hood) to find a few more drips but nothing significant and after about 10mins with the bonnet left open the smell of fuel has gone......
the only thing I can think of that Ive done any different is that I parked the car on a bit of an incline with the rear being the high point......I cant see this making a huge difference as it wasnt that high...but would be keen to hear any ideas...
thanks
G