tixer
Lincoln Evangelist
Sorry about the odd title, but this is (to me) a strange set of symptoms.
I've noticed only recently, that when driving the car when the outside temperature is high, (90+ Fahrenheit) I occasionally detect a very faint fuel smell from under the hood. It may be nearer the passenger side, because the vent will sometimes pull the odor inside the car. The smell is faint enough that I cannot pinpoint the source while sniffing around under the hood.
The other factor is that since I first noticed this problem, the car is somewhat hesitant to start. 8-10 cranks before it fires, instead of the usual 3-4. (this has been happening consistently, even on the days I do not smell fuel)
I'm wondering if there may be a failing vent or valve in a fuel line, that could be leaking slightly, and causing the fuel to run back into the tank when the car sits?
Once running, the car seems to run and drive fine. no discernible stutters or misses are present. IAC, TPS, and PCV are all new this year, but were replaced well before this problem presented itself.
If anyone has any thoughts, random ideas, or experience, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!
Mike
I've noticed only recently, that when driving the car when the outside temperature is high, (90+ Fahrenheit) I occasionally detect a very faint fuel smell from under the hood. It may be nearer the passenger side, because the vent will sometimes pull the odor inside the car. The smell is faint enough that I cannot pinpoint the source while sniffing around under the hood.
The other factor is that since I first noticed this problem, the car is somewhat hesitant to start. 8-10 cranks before it fires, instead of the usual 3-4. (this has been happening consistently, even on the days I do not smell fuel)
I'm wondering if there may be a failing vent or valve in a fuel line, that could be leaking slightly, and causing the fuel to run back into the tank when the car sits?
Once running, the car seems to run and drive fine. no discernible stutters or misses are present. IAC, TPS, and PCV are all new this year, but were replaced well before this problem presented itself.
If anyone has any thoughts, random ideas, or experience, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!
Mike