Re: Gasoline Smell

["Russ Maki" <rinard@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Assuming you checked the gasket at the in-tank fuel pump assembly, I'd look
for porous hoses. Is the smell strongest near the engine? I found a wet hose
at the fuel rail just after shutdown; half an hour later and there was no
sign of a leak (the gas had evaporated) and the hose looked fine.

Hope the fix is that easy!

Russ Maki
Ixonia, Wis.




> From: Peter Watkins <watkinsp@domain.elided>
> Subject: Gasoline Smell
>
> Anybody have any ideas what could be the source of a very strong gasoline
> smell after driving my 88 535i?  After driving, the odor nearly fills my
> entire garage and basement.  I have checked all the obvious culprits - gas
> line, fuel regulator, tank, etc. - and everything appears to be tight,
with
> no leaks.
>
>
> Peter Watkins
>
> 88 535i
> 85 735i
> 83 528e
> BMWCCA #135598

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