Hi guys
I recently done the 2L 8v conversion and my i have started smelling petrol
in the Caddy.It was the same thing when it used to have the 1.6.
Can you please help me to eliminate the odour or some sort?
Thanks
Regards
Caddy petrol smell
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Caddy petrol smell
Current: '10 Vw Polo 6R 1.6 Comfortline (weekend drive)
Current: '92 Vw Caddy 2L 8V (daily drive/project)
Current: '55 Vw Split Window Wolfsburg Kombi (5PL1T project)
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Current: '92 Vw Caddy 2L 8V (daily drive/project)
Current: '55 Vw Split Window Wolfsburg Kombi (5PL1T project)
Ex: 08' Seat Cupra 1.8t 20V
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Re: Caddy petrol smell
Mine does the same, however I dont think anyone on this forum has the answer...
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Re: Caddy petrol smell
Is it fuel injected or carb?
A couple of topics I found relating to fuel smells. Hope it helps.
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... trol+smell
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... trol+smell
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... trol+smell
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... trol+smell
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... trol+smell
Try searching abit on the forum. You might find your answer.
A couple of topics I found relating to fuel smells. Hope it helps.
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... trol+smell
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... trol+smell
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... trol+smell
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... trol+smell
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... trol+smell
Try searching abit on the forum. You might find your answer.
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Re: Caddy petrol smell
WynC wrote:Hi guys
I recently done the 2L 8v conversion and my i have started smelling petrol
in the Caddy.It was the same thing when it used to have the 1.6.
Can you please help me to eliminate the odour or some sort?
Thanks
Regards
check under right front fender is a resivior breather bottle might be that or the vent line feeding it,
also sometimes the seal on the level sensor on the top of the tank fails
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Re: Caddy petrol smell
Thanks guys for the replies it helps a lot,because the smell are
driving me
I am going on a trip every time i drove it and it's not to town.
driving me
I am going on a trip every time i drove it and it's not to town.
Current: '10 Vw Polo 6R 1.6 Comfortline (weekend drive)
Current: '92 Vw Caddy 2L 8V (daily drive/project)
Current: '55 Vw Split Window Wolfsburg Kombi (5PL1T project)
Ex: 08' Seat Cupra 1.8t 20V
Ex: 02' Vw Polo Playa 1.6i
Ex: 03' Opel Corsa 1.6i Sport
Ex: 94' Vw CTI Golf
Current: '92 Vw Caddy 2L 8V (daily drive/project)
Current: '55 Vw Split Window Wolfsburg Kombi (5PL1T project)
Ex: 08' Seat Cupra 1.8t 20V
Ex: 02' Vw Polo Playa 1.6i
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Re: Caddy petrol smell
FI or Carb?
Mine did the same and I gound the it was the fuel rail that had a hairline crack on it.
Mine did the same and I gound the it was the fuel rail that had a hairline crack on it.
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Golf CTi 1.8 8v
Polo 1.6 lux
SEAT Ibiza Sport
VW Polo 2.0 Highline
BMW E90 320D
VW Caddy 2.0 8V
Nissan X-trail 2.0 dCi
VW Jetta 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 Comfortline
BMW 335
Suzuki SV1000S (125hp - 109NM)
Audi RSQ3
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Jetta CSX 1.8 8v
Golf CTi 1.8 8v
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SEAT Ibiza Sport
VW Polo 2.0 Highline
BMW E90 320D
VW Caddy 2.0 8V
Nissan X-trail 2.0 dCi
VW Jetta 2.0 16V Turbo
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Re: Caddy petrol smell
It is a FI.If i fill it up or not even been towed it still smells.joggiep wrote:FI or Carb?
Mine did the same and I gound the it was the fuel rail that had a hairline crack on it.
Current: '10 Vw Polo 6R 1.6 Comfortline (weekend drive)
Current: '92 Vw Caddy 2L 8V (daily drive/project)
Current: '55 Vw Split Window Wolfsburg Kombi (5PL1T project)
Ex: 08' Seat Cupra 1.8t 20V
Ex: 02' Vw Polo Playa 1.6i
Ex: 03' Opel Corsa 1.6i Sport
Ex: 94' Vw CTI Golf
Current: '92 Vw Caddy 2L 8V (daily drive/project)
Current: '55 Vw Split Window Wolfsburg Kombi (5PL1T project)
Ex: 08' Seat Cupra 1.8t 20V
Ex: 02' Vw Polo Playa 1.6i
Ex: 03' Opel Corsa 1.6i Sport
Ex: 94' Vw CTI Golf
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Re: Caddy petrol smell
Can you try and pin-point the smell? is it at the side of the motor by the fuel filter, is it at the back of the motor by the fuel rail, or is it at the back of the car by the fuel tank?
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Re: Caddy petrol smell
Thanks will have a smell where it came from.Psycho1400 wrote:Can you try and pin-point the smell? is it at the side of the motor by the fuel filter, is it at the back of the motor by the fuel rail, or is it at the back of the car by the fuel tank?
Current: '10 Vw Polo 6R 1.6 Comfortline (weekend drive)
Current: '92 Vw Caddy 2L 8V (daily drive/project)
Current: '55 Vw Split Window Wolfsburg Kombi (5PL1T project)
Ex: 08' Seat Cupra 1.8t 20V
Ex: 02' Vw Polo Playa 1.6i
Ex: 03' Opel Corsa 1.6i Sport
Ex: 94' Vw CTI Golf
Current: '92 Vw Caddy 2L 8V (daily drive/project)
Current: '55 Vw Split Window Wolfsburg Kombi (5PL1T project)
Ex: 08' Seat Cupra 1.8t 20V
Ex: 02' Vw Polo Playa 1.6i
Ex: 03' Opel Corsa 1.6i Sport
Ex: 94' Vw CTI Golf