Petrol fumes in '92 940

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I think that I may have made a mistake here.
Sold my old '85 740 and took the locking petrol cap off to use on my
'92 940 2.3i. Now when I drive with the windows or sunroof open I get
a strong smell of petrol. The cap seems to fit ok but it is vented, is
this likely to be the problem and if so, where can I buy a new locking
cap in the UK??

Thanks
Taff.........



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taff said:
I think that I may have made a mistake here.
Sold my old '85 740 and took the locking petrol cap off to use on my
'92 940 2.3i. Now when I drive with the windows or sunroof open I get
a strong smell of petrol. The cap seems to fit ok but it is vented, is
this likely to be the problem and if so, where can I buy a new locking
cap in the UK??

Thanks
Taff.........
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Have you tried the original cap that came with the car to see if the problem
persists? Fuel smell can also be a sign of leaking injector seals or an
exhaust leak.

Good luck,
 
Have you tried the original cap that came with the car to see if the problem
persists? Fuel smell can also be a sign of leaking injector seals or an
exhaust leak.

Good luck,
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I am afraid that the original cap went onto the 740 and I kept the
locking cap. I drove the car for 100 miles from the seller to home
with no petrol smell, and it has only started since changing the caps
over.
I can find US web sites that sell spares but not in the UK. Any help
please ?

Taff.........



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taff said:
On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 09:28:37 -0700, "don hodgdon"


I am afraid that the original cap went onto the 740 and I kept the
locking cap. I drove the car for 100 miles from the seller to home
with no petrol smell, and it has only started since changing the caps
over.
I can find US web sites that sell spares but not in the UK. Any help
please ?

Taff.........
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Maybe someone in the Volvo Owners Club UK can help you out:
http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/
 
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