I have very recently purchased a 93 EVMV and on just a couple of occasions
have smelled fuel. I asked my mechanic to check it out when he was looking
at another problem (O2 sensor), but unfortunately, I had to pick it up
(after three whole days) before he had a chance to get to either problem.
I would not be surprised at all, though, to find a small leak. When I've
smelled it, it is coming from under the hood.
Marlon Hurst
Conyers, GA
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----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Golen <rgolen@...>
To: <ev_update@...>; <vanagon@...>
Sent: Friday, September 10, 1999 1:57 PM
Subject: [ev_update] 93 EV Fuel Line Problem Survey
As many of you know, my EV had an engine fire last weekend. I've since had
a close look at the engine compartment, and it would seem that the
majority
of damage is in the area where the fuel lines come together just above the
distributor.
I went to the NHTSA website and found three defect complaints on the 93
EVs
which relate to fuel leaks, one of which caused a fire. If in fact fuel
leaks are a common occurance in 93 EVs, I'd like to take VW to task.
My question to the group is, how many of you have had fuel leak problems
with your 93 EVs? Have any of you had an engine fire related to a fuel
leak?
Please let me know.
Thanks.
Ric
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