Re: Petrol Fumes

["Bret Cravens" <bcravens@domain.elided>]

                      Re: Petrol Fumes                             10/25/98
I'm also a recent victim of horrible petrol fumes in boot.  Would it be worthwhile to remove my tank from car and attempt to pressure test it under water to look for bubbles?  I was carrying a small jug of petrol in boot for my lawn mower a few months back, and it tipped over, so I expected smell for a while.  But it's still terribly strong, even with all carpet and boards removed, esp. after driving.  Seems it would have aired out after three or four months (and I have been leaving boot lid open).

Also, my fuel pump sometimes stops working - just stops clicking over, esp. on warm days, usually after sitting with engine off for a bit.  A couple of whacks with any nearby utensil usually starts it up again, but I'd hate to get into middle of Timbuktu and have it quit completely.  Advice on cleaning/rebuilding the unit?