Re: alfa-digest V7 #495

[Joel Hailey <alfadoc@domain.elided>]

> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 12:41:14 -0500
> From: petrellaj <petrellaj@domain.elided>
> Subject: Gas Odor
>
> I get a very strong gas odor which seemingly comes from the trunk area. It
> is most noticeble after a fill up. I checked the hoses and there is no
> evidence of leaks or seepage. One thing I have noticed is that the gauge
> flucuates when cornering and it sounds as though the sending unit is
> rattling in the tank. The gauge is fairly accurate. Any ideas?
>
> John Petrella
> Atlanta, GA
> 85 Spider Graduate
> 73 BMW 2002

This is a fairly common problem with these cars, generally solved with the
replacement
of the hoses associated with the evaporative emissions equipment. As a last resort,
replace the charcoal cannister too.

Joel Hailey
Centerline Products
Boulder Co
303-447-0239

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