1998 Ford Falcon On Hot Day Strong Smell Petrol Area Carbon Canister Left Front

1998 FORD FALCON
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on a hot day a strong smell of petrol in the area of the carbon canister left front wheel
there are no visable petrol leaks under the bonnet or at the canister
does the canister need replacing
Nov 19, 2012 at 2:47 AM
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I feel that the canister is saturated with fuel, the purge valve may be faulty, i would get the vent system checked before replacing the canister as if not it may just fill up and fail again
Nov 19, 2012 at 9:07 AM
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