We've recently begun to notice a distinct smell of gas in the cabin of my wife's 1990 900. Can anyone give me suggestions on the first things to check before I take it in to the shop to have them drop the fuel tank and check everything over. She's noticed a drop in gas mileage also but all tune-ups, maintenance are up to date.
Thanks.
Leaking fuel line ?
Graham
Drop in gas mileage is due to a leak. could be minor I would get it checked asap. I had the same problem on my 1992 saab 900 a smell of gas in the cabin. The problem was a hose that goes to fuel pressure regulator. I was told by saab they did have some problems with that hose. good luck papa
There are several things that might indicate - it might be that your pump gasket has shifted or cracked on the top of the tank.. Or (and I don't know if SAAB was steel tank for that year) - the top of your tank has rusted and weeps a bit when topped off.. Could also be your vent line and or filler tube have come away or that your return line is starting to leak..
Basically - you need to drop the tank and check it over as that kind of problem can get really out of hand in the right circumstances..
in article A0RDe.14790$N91.2491@trnddc08, mdb at milo snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com wrote on 21/07/2005 18:34:
You can remove parts of the boot floor very easily and pull back the fabric to take a look. That would be a good start. How is your mixture, by the way? Is it overly rich? That would lead to a fuel smell, especially at idling and slow traffic.
Paul
1989 900 Turbo SSometimes when you overfill the tank you will get a smell until the gas GOES DOWN. I have a new 05 and if I continue to pump after the pump shuts off I get a smell in the cabin for about 30 miles. If I just let the pump shut off which is what the manual says to do I have no smell. good luck papa
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Ask the community — no account required