2004 Vauxhall Astra fuel smell

Tiny
JMCLEOD2
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  • 2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Smells problem
2004 Vauxhall Astra Front Wheel Drive Manual 40000 miles

Getting smell of petrol inside car but dissapears when driving, Have I got a fuel leak and will I be able to fix my self. Cheers jane
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 AT 5:48 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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The fuel pump is under the rear seat on this model. So possible a leak there. But you would smell it all the time? Leak we couldn't say without seeing the vehicle. Is it using more fuel? Excessive? Could just need a good service. I would get your mechanic to check it out?
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 AT 10:32 PM

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