Gas smell.
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Ever since the install ive had a small gas smell after driving around a bit.
Do you think my a/f are rich? Im guessing thats what the "gas smell" would be.
If yall think im rich i can try turning up the boost a psi or two and see if it makes the smell go away, let me know what you think.
Do you think my a/f are rich? Im guessing thats what the "gas smell" would be.
If yall think im rich i can try turning up the boost a psi or two and see if it makes the smell go away, let me know what you think.
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Im pretty sure the smell is more of really gassy smelling exhaust fumes is why i think it is a rich mixture.
So, you are saying when the fuel pump is on its leaking out of the return line?
Im sorry, im trying to comprehend what you are saying here:
Jump the fuel pump and ground to a power source.
Take a wrench to the fuel return line, clamp it down.
See where the fuel sprays out.
Fix where it sprays.
Thats what i got from it, im going to take a look right now.
So, you are saying when the fuel pump is on its leaking out of the return line?
Im sorry, im trying to comprehend what you are saying here:
Jump the fuel pump and ground to a power source.
Take a wrench to the fuel return line, clamp it down.
See where the fuel sprays out.
Fix where it sprays.
Thats what i got from it, im going to take a look right now.
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HMMMM, that could be a very good point.
Yeah its VTA, and the vent is upwards pointing towards the hood.
It is a very feint gas smell, and usually goes away pretty soon- if i cant find a leak anywhere ill just assume thats it.
Yeah its VTA, and the vent is upwards pointing towards the hood.
It is a very feint gas smell, and usually goes away pretty soon- if i cant find a leak anywhere ill just assume thats it.
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Yeah, im pretty sure theres no exhaust leak. When i did have one(where the turbo met the mani) it was very loud, and boost came super late.
When i hit boost it sounds more like a sportbike, high pitched and really clean sounding.
When i hit boost it sounds more like a sportbike, high pitched and really clean sounding.
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Hmm im doubting it is an exhaust leak, but you got me worried =/.
Perhaps ill put a baloon or a condom over the bov and after i fill it up smell it =P.
Ahaha that would be too funny.
Perhaps ill put a baloon or a condom over the bov and after i fill it up smell it =P.
Ahaha that would be too funny.
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Haha, i should. I think im just gonna get a pic or two.
Lol, i can see it now- im on the side of the road with a 4 foot long blown up condom coming out of my engine bay.
I can use different brands and pressure test them for durability, ill be rich!
Lol, i can see it now- im on the side of the road with a 4 foot long blown up condom coming out of my engine bay.
I can use different brands and pressure test them for durability, ill be rich!