Friend of mine just bought a 91 525i. Low miles, grandma-owned...literally. 77k miles. Interior is in great shape for what he paid, but it will need paint very soon. Anyway, when standing around the back of the car, there's a strong smell of gasoline, but we can't see any evident leaks. Is there anything else it could be? I checked the seal on the gas cap, and it seems to be fine.
Gas smell standing near car?
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Friend of mine just bought a 91 525i. Low miles, grandma-owned...literally. 77k miles. Interior is in great shape for what he paid, but it will need paint very soon. Anyway, when standing around the back of the car, there's a strong smell of gasoline, but we can't see any evident leaks. Is there anything else it could be? I checked the seal on the gas cap, and it seems to be fine.
the fuel filler neck is probably rotted out, you'll need a new rubber piece that goes around the neck and mabye a new fuel/breather hose
also check the fuel pump, it should be on top of the fuel tank which i think in the 5 seriers is still accessable undnerneith the back seat, sometimes the rubber o ring is worn or not seated properly
Modified by coop at 9:36 PM 8/31/2006
also check the fuel pump, it should be on top of the fuel tank which i think in the 5 seriers is still accessable undnerneith the back seat, sometimes the rubber o ring is worn or not seated properly
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Fuel pump is accessible through the trunk, I believe. There's an access panel for something back there anyway
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Is it possible the expansion tank is clogged and not draining?
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| the fuel filler neck is probably rotted out, you'll need a new rubber piece that goes around the neck and mabye a new fuel/breather hose also check the fuel pump, it should be on top of the fuel tank which i think in the 5 seriers is still accessable undnerneith the back seat, sometimes the rubber o ring is worn or not seated properly Modified by coop at 9:36 PM 8/31/2006 |
Is it possible the expansion tank is clogged and not draining?
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