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Check The Fuel Pump Seal

This is the biggest reason for a fuel smell in the cabin after filling the tank. As the tank is filled, the air that is pushed out of the tank by the incoming fuel is normally passed through a charcoal filter, so you don’t smell it. However, if the fuel pump seal has failed, some of the air will be pushed out into the car.

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Check The Neck Seal

There is a breather behind the seal and rubber doesn’t last for ever. So check to see if there’s any damage, cracks or dry rot.

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Check The Fuel Cap Seal

Unscrew the fuel cap and check the rubber seal for splits or damage.

Again, rubber doesn’t last forever, especially when it’s in contact with fuel.

Check The Charcoal Canister

As mentioned earlier, when the fuel tank is filled up, the air in the tank is pushed through the activated charcoal filter to remove the smell and the fuel vapours. There are a few issues to look at.

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Fuel Filter

The fuel filter can split, so it’s always worth fitting a new one since they are cheap.

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Fuel Pipes

The fuel comes out of the fuel pump, left into the fuel filter, right all the way across the fuel tank and then up and left into the fuel rail.

Considering the age of the car, you can expect the plastic pipes, plastic joiners and rubber hose to be more brittle and likely to crack.

Injector Seals

I would say this is the least likely of the list but it is still a possibility. New seals are available from smartmods. If you have them out, you may as well clean and service them.

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