03-07-2022, 01:29 PM
If you have an issue with a fuel smell at the rear of or in your Kombi then there are possible causes.
1st thing is to understand the connections for the inlet and fuel vapour system ..... the following diagram sets these out:
Further detailed information on these is also available at https://ratwell.com/technical/FuelHoses.html
Fuel hoses rot/perish from the inside and also the exterior and thus it's best to be thorough in any examination and if unsure then best to replace.
Contrary to some beliefs there should be NO smell of fuel from well maintained fuel lines - inlet, vapour and delivery to engine
1st thing is to understand the connections for the inlet and fuel vapour system ..... the following diagram sets these out:
Further detailed information on these is also available at https://ratwell.com/technical/FuelHoses.html
Fuel hoses rot/perish from the inside and also the exterior and thus it's best to be thorough in any examination and if unsure then best to replace.
Contrary to some beliefs there should be NO smell of fuel from well maintained fuel lines - inlet, vapour and delivery to engine
52 years involved with NoH2O and H2O Volkswagens
