Hi all,
It seems that the petrol odour problem had a culprit: some months ago I told you that the fuel pump had a leak (the usual plastic pipe break). Well, I bought a new one online (to save some $$$) and had my fiendly mechanic (he has a Citroen garage) replace it... I have been today at the Renault shop, as they wanted me to see something:
the fuel pump was wrongly fit !. It was crossthreaded and, yes, the thread was damaged.
So the car needs a new petrol tank, which has been quoted at 675€ + 21% VAT (just the part!). The full work is quoted at
1.055€ (VAT included). I am pretty sad
As the pump replacement was so long ago, I have no way to claim
. But I have called to the Citroen mechanic and have told him what has happened, just as a way to get some of my frustration out
Well, I should tell tomorrow to the Renault shop if they order the parts. I think there is no other good option, as using a second hand tank, having had all these troubles lately, is not what I want to do. I want to be
sure the car is fixed for good!. Even if I should sell some of my toys to pay for it
Best regards from an unhappy camper,
JOSE