FFS, possible petrol leak

pjs · 03-23-2011, 04:39 PM

Title says it all, last couple of days, strong smell of petrol fumes after I park up, regardless of tank level. Been through a tank already this week.

Any idea how I can track it down? Not like dirty derv that leaves a stain

ed335d · 03-23-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pjs

Any idea how I can track it down?

A match?

pjs · 03-23-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

A match?

You should be on stage ed.

tempting though!

ed335d · 03-23-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pjs

You should be on stage ed.

tempting though!

Must be very frustrating for you Paul

pjs · 03-23-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

Must be very frustrating for you Paul

Its certainly testing my love for the car, that engine and noise though...will miss it when it eventully goes though.

m1bjr · 03-23-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pjs

Title says it all, last couple of days, strong smell of petrol fumes after I park up, regardless of tank level. Been through a tank already this week.

Any idea how I can track it down? Not like dirty derv that leaves a stain

Take a look under the OSR behind the exhaust end box.
I noticed a green seal where the filler pipe enters the tank.
Looked vulnerable to me...

pjs · 03-23-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m1bjr

Take a look under the OSR behind the exhaust end box.
I noticed a green seal where the filler pipe enters the tank.
Looked vulnerable to me...

Thanks mate, will do

pjs · 03-23-2011, 05:48 PM

Found it, FFS. Looks like pissing out all over back of the tank i think

m1bjr · 03-24-2011, 10:15 AM

...sniff....

Can you see where the fuel rail return hose feeds into it?
May be simple hose split or clip off.
Run it dry and drop it.

Anyone know where the lift pump plugs into this?

zltm089 · 03-24-2011, 01:48 PM

damn!...i need to check my one!....maybe thats why i hav to fill up so often!....worth a look...

Tunna_uk · 03-24-2011, 02:44 PM

I'm sure I read on here a while back, the fuel smell is common on the E9* range, but i can't remember what causes it, I have noticed mine smells of fuel more when the weather is warmer.......
Maybe a techy will be along to answer soon?
Any updates?

pjs · 03-24-2011, 03:38 PM

In the dealer first thing in the morning

m1bjr · 03-24-2011, 04:38 PM

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I'm sure I read on here a while back, the fuel smell is common on the E9* range, but i can't remember what causes it, I have noticed mine smells of fuel more when the weather is warmer.......
Maybe a techy will be along to answer soon?
Any updates?

A lot of fuel that is pumped to the engine injectors is not used and gets returned to the tank, warm.
And in hot weather the petrol will heat in the tank causing more vapour.
It's got to vent off somewhere or the fuel tank will split, most are ployurethane or similar plastic

pjs · 03-25-2011, 12:42 PM

Its a crack in the neck of the pipe between the filler cap and the tank, just above the tank. I'll be fine so long as I dont have more than 3/4 of a tank of petrol in. Parts ordered, booked in again next week. JUst have to put up with a range of 200 miles

willhollin · 03-25-2011, 02:11 PM

Just go easy round the corners tomorrow Paul!

E92westy · 03-25-2011, 02:23 PM

3/4 tank = 200 miles... Eeek!

..and I was moaning about 39.7 mpg

Glad you'll be getting it sorted though!

pjs · 04-01-2011, 07:24 AM

I've been critical of BMW in the past when things have gone wrong and they haven't handled things well (and rightly so) but this repair has been done with minimum inconvenience and top customer care. Especially as this was a borderline warranty issue in that the pipe wasn't strictly a warranty item. So thanks due to Scothall in Leeds.

jimmylad · 04-01-2011, 08:08 AM

I doubt BMW would want the bad press of a car blowing up & killing a family because of a crack in a petrol pipe that's not been damaged (tucked up behind the wheel arch) and cracked of its own accord.

I dont see that things in a petrol tank should need repairing/maintaing for at least 10 years. Shit happens but there are too many things going wrong with BM's today

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pjs Colonel 275 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	Its a crack in the neck of the pipe between the filler cap and the tank, just above the tank. I'll be fine so long as I dont have more than 3/4 of a tank of petrol in. Parts ordered, booked in again next week. JUst have to put up with a range of 200 miles
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E92westy Lieutenant 32 Rep 549 Posts Drives: F20 118d Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staffs. iTrader: (2)	3/4 tank = 200 miles... Eeek! ..and I was moaning about 39.7 mpg Glad you'll be getting it sorted though! __________________
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jimmylad Lieutenant 46 Rep 565 Posts Drives: e92 335d sapphire black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DERBY iTrader: (1)	I doubt BMW would want the bad press of a car blowing up & killing a family because of a crack in a petrol pipe that's not been damaged (tucked up behind the wheel arch) and cracked of its own accord. I dont see that things in a petrol tank should need repairing/maintaing for at least 10 years. Shit happens but there are too many things going wrong with BM's today
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