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04-01-2010, 11:07 PM
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OK. I've posted a few threads here!
the saga began when the car wouldn't start. Mechanic changed fuel pump relay switch.But no luck! Mecahanic lowered the fuel tank to check the fuel pump.It seemed Ok. He called an Auto electrician who found some bad connections in the fuse box. He fixed that and changed a faulty petrol cut off switch. It worked!!! All runs well! But I now get a fuel smell just behind the back wheel on the drivers side, which makes it's way into the cabin. What could that be? I can't see any fuel on the ground! just a smell! Could it be badly clamped hoses??? Thanks! From dissapointed ford focus owner! |
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05-01-2010, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Would help if you kept this all in the same thread, as it is hard to help with tiny bits of information.
Don't know on this one. Obviously to do ith the petrol filler or tank, given its location. Is it all the time, or only when you fill up?
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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05-01-2010, 11:40 AM
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Starter Motor
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Actually it was when I filled up on a hot day with Unleaded 95. I just drove it this morning, fairly cool and no smell!
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05-01-2010, 11:57 AM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Try not filling the tank completely. You may be over-filling the tank, and getting some excess venting
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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07-01-2010, 12:02 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Ok! Mechanic tightened some hoses and said something about an overtight O-ring. But things seem back to normal!
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07-01-2010, 10:40 AM
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Nice kitty . .
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brisbane
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Quote:
Keep in mind your experiences might be what someone else is having so please share them in the LS Fault Register Fredo
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Focus LS fiasco-now petrol fumes
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