strong fuel smell in VQ 5ltr??

[VL-187]

just lately i been coppin a reallly strong fuel smell in my VQ 5Ltr.. 1st thought was maybe injectors r leaking, checked them and they seem to be okay.. anyone got any other thoughts on what it could be??

thanks

[EvoVIIIJDM]

Fuel Rail o rings? Smell coming from the engine bay? My 5l had the o rings go on the fuel rails, pop off your covers and have a look.

[greenfoam]

Yeah it could be from the orings on top of the injector or the fuel lines that join onto the rail. Either way get it fixed before the car burns

[wrx884]

where is the smell exactly in the car? if its nething like mine was could b all ur breather hoses on the fuel filler pipe

[Just_a_stocker]

Yeah fuel tank breather hoses are common for this, I would be checking them as well.

[VL-187]

thanx guys, will check everything that youz have suggested n let yaz know how i go...

cheers!

[adam69]

Carbon canister can give a fuel smell if blocked.

[hldnboy]

had the same problem, turned out to be the fuel breather hoses - had perished through. Tell youwhat, the fuel consumption certainly improved once they were replaced.

[VL-187]

okay found what it is.... not sure if its a fuel breather hose, but its comin from the tank just behind the rear right wheel? its completely perished.. gettin fixed tuesday...

thanx 4 the help people...