2004 Vauxhall Astra fuel smell

2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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JMCLEOD2
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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
Oct 7, 2008 at 5:48 PM
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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 ?
Nov 12, 2008 at 10:32 PM
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