petrol smell

[danvr6]

Hi all
I have a 94 vr6 and latley when i am driving i can smell petrol fumes. Anyone now what the problem might be or how to fix it?
Thanks.

[BL33SU]

lucky u dont live near or drive thru redfern...u'd get jumped for ur car

nah, maybe your running rich?

[Tim]

probly running rich. there are a few things that can cause it.
I was running rich when my cam position sensor failed. car felt really sluggish too. It went at about 175,000kms. which is a common fault.
as with my usual first response. get it scanned for codes!

[danvr6]

The car doesn't feel sluggish. Its pulling as hard as ever. I think i will have to get it scanned.

[peedman]

Happens to me except only when i fill up. Is it at the back or front of the car the smell comes from???

I have a sneaking suspicion that i have a shot fuel sender + the seal. Will see if i can get to it on sat!

[h100vw]

Have a look under the bonnet with the engine running see how strong the smeel is then.

The fuel pipes to the fuel rail have been known to dry out and split on earlier VWs. That could be the same for you.

They should come into the engine bay from under the brake servo on the drivers side.

Gavin