Fuel smell in cabin '88 Saab 900

#1

I have replaced the fuel sending unit and the seal mounted in the top of the
fuel tank. Still get strong gas smell from rear trunk area. Have had had
Saab shop use hydrocarbon sniffer and can not locate the problem. Any help
appreciated.

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Madrona

#2

If the fuel sender is in the area under ther trunk (boot) floor, you would
have to fold the rear seat down and remove the floor panel to get at the
sender.

After you removed the sender, did any of the gas spill onto the carpeted
back of the rear seat, the rear compartment felt or run down into the
carpeting? That would account for the smell. You can remove the carpeting or
felt and wash them in a large commercial washer (Like at a laundromat), the
seat you will need to scrub.

Jeremy

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"Madrona" <u26442@uwe> wrote

Quote:

I have replaced the fuel sending unit and the seal mounted in the top of
the
fuel tank. Still get strong gas smell from rear trunk area. Have had had
Saab shop use hydrocarbon sniffer and can not locate the problem. Any
help
appreciated.

--
Madrona

#3

Madrona wrote:

Quote:

I have replaced the fuel sending unit and the seal mounted in the top of the
fuel tank. Still get strong gas smell from rear trunk area. Have had had
Saab shop use hydrocarbon sniffer and can not locate the problem. Any help
appreciated.
Floor of boot was removed to replace sending unit. No gas spilled. Did shampoo all fabric covering back of rear seat, floor, and sids of boot to get rid of residule vapors. Thank you.

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Madrona

#4

The best SAAB site ever:-)
About the gassmell,wonder if he might have to remove the rearseat as well I
mean if some fuel have found its way to the floorboard?
Regards
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Quote:

If the fuel sender is in the area under ther trunk (boot) floor, you would
have to fold the rear seat down and remove the floor panel to get at the
sender.

After you removed the sender, did any of the gas spill onto the carpeted
back of the rear seat, the rear compartment felt or run down into the
carpeting? That would account for the smell. You can remove the carpeting
or felt and wash them in a large commercial washer (Like at a laundromat),
the seat you will need to scrub.

Jeremy

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http://jerem43.home.att.net

"Madrona" <u26442@uwe> wrote

I have replaced the fuel sending unit and the seal mounted in the top of
the
fuel tank. Still get strong gas smell from rear trunk area. Have had had
Saab shop use hydrocarbon sniffer and can not locate the problem. Any
help
appreciated.

--
Madrona

#5

2 yrs ago I had my Fuel Pump replaced By a saab Dealer. After driving the
car home I could see fuel leaking in and around my trunk area. To make a
long story short I went back to the dealer and they had to fix the gasket
they had put in wrong to stop the leak. That was 2 yrs ago and I can
still smell some gas ordor from the trunk area. So it is possible that
some gas did leak during your repair Good luck papa

#6

"Madrona" <u26442@uwe> writes:

Quote:

I have replaced the fuel sending unit and the seal mounted in the top of the
fuel tank. Still get strong gas smell from rear trunk area. Have had had
Saab shop use hydrocarbon sniffer and can not locate the problem. Any help
appreciated.

Check the fuel filler neck to make sure it doesn't have any cracks in the
plastic down near the area where the hose to the tank attaches. Also check
all the hoses to/from the tank since they can sometimes degrade, and/or
clamps can come loose.

Craig.
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#7

Thank you all for your advice - I will have the the connections to the tank
tightened or replaced. Any other ideas?

Craig's Saab C900 Site wrote:

Quote:

I have replaced the fuel sending unit and the seal mounted in the top of the
fuel tank. Still get strong gas smell from rear trunk area. Have had had
Saab shop use hydrocarbon sniffer and can not locate the problem. Any help
appreciated.

Check the fuel filler neck to make sure it doesn't have any cracks in the
plastic down near the area where the hose to the tank attaches. Also check
all the hoses to/from the tank since they can sometimes degrade, and/or
clamps can come loose.

Craig.

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Madrona

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