Colin,
I have had the same problem. I believe it is the fuel hoses we got from
Europa that permeates the smell.(By the time I used them they were already 6
years old) I replaced all my 'inside fuselage' hoses with better quality
fuel injection hoses and that helped a lot. I now have a slight smell which
I believe are the hoses from the electric fuel pump forward which I didn't
replace but shall do shortly.
Have a smell of the hoses in the engine compartment. These were the ones
with steel braiding from the electric fuel pump forward to be replaced!
Hope it is of help.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
----- Original Message -----
From: "ctsmallwood" <ctsmallwood@onetel.com>
Subject: Europa-List: Fuel smell 912S XS front fire wall
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> Hi All
> Occasional slight SMELL of fuel. ALL connections fully checked.
> On both sides of fire wall(with developer).Fire Wall sealed prior to
> engine fit,
> and again after engine/ flights.All Ally fittings aft. firewall
> Only place I believe it may be originating from is the Air Box.
> 2 small holes under each connection to the Carbs(in Airbox).
> and entering cockpit thro throttle and brake slots via tunnel
> Any help greatly appreciated
> Regards
> Colin Smallwood
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