Hi all,
Here I am again with another problem with my lovely Espace
Some days ago I notice a
petrol smell when parking (with window open). I checked the engine and it seemed to me like the smell came from it
... but a later check showed that it seems to come from the
tubing from petrol tank to engine.
My reasoning is this: I have discarded tank, as when I take out the tank plug, it keeps doing the usual noise as petrol vapour pressure has build up and it is released. Then, I have discarded return pipe as smell lasts for a while even with engine stopped 3 or 4 hours (so I guess there is residual pressure still on it, which continue the leak for some time). It seems not a big leak, as there is no dipping from it nor any noticeable fuel lose but, definitely, something is not OK (I have the car since 2005 and know it
). And then, another strong hint is that
car needs more cranking to start that it did some time ago. So I would say there is a pinhole-like leak or crack somewhere from the fuel pump to the engine (BTW, I visually checked fuel filter and it seemed OK)
Has anyone experience a similar leak?. Am I right with my simple diagnosis?. I am planning on taking the car to Renault and ask for replacement of both tubes (including return), as they are now almost 13 years old and, well, I don't want to end burst in flames
Your opinion and thoughts, please?
Thanks!
JOSE