Search found 3 matches

by tom_otto
Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fuel smell in and around trunk
Replies: 6
Views: 8301

Thanks to all for the help. Turns out all the fuel hoses had already been replaced, but not the expansion hoses. The larger one which goes to the charcoal filter was in bad shape. It was a pain in the ass to replace, but smell is gone.
by tom_otto
Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fuel smell in and around trunk
Replies: 6
Views: 8301

Thanks! Just what I needed to read.
by tom_otto
Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:13 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Fuel smell in and around trunk
Replies: 6
Views: 8301

Fuel smell in and around trunk

looking for some advice about a fuel smell issue with my 79 528i. I know I've read about this on the old forum, but can't find or remember what to do.

I'm smelling gas fumes from the trunk area mostly when the tank is full, which I'm guessing means it's time to replace the charcoal canister (fuel ...