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william(at)wbliss.co.uk
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 2:18 pm    Post subject: fuel smell Reply with quote
I had an enjoyable flight in a Europa today. The main drawback was that
the fuel smell was there - and became very strong and off putting when I
was trying sideslips. Tank was about half full. I do not think it can be
due to fumes permeating through the tank wall. When I had a look up
inside the the under - fuselage panel, I could not see any evidence of
fuel leakage. The tank did not look wrinkled or warped. Could there be a
vent leaking somewhere? Does an aluminium tank have the same problem?
What I really need is an idea of cost and time to fix it.

I suspect this has been discussed before

William Bliss

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ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 2:39 pm    Post subject: fuel smell Reply with quote
William,
Look at the seal near the fuel intake cap. Make sure it has been sealed completely between the plastic cobra and fuel cap body.
Otherwise the rubber pipe maybe allowing fuel to permeate through creating the smell?
Cheers,
Tim

Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8052
New Zealand.

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On 9/07/2012, at 10:18 AM, William Bliss <william(at)wbliss.co.uk> wrote:

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I had an enjoyable flight in a Europa today. The main drawback was that the fuel smell was there - and became very strong and off putting when I was trying sideslips. Tank was about half full. I do not think it can be due to fumes permeating through the tank wall. When I had a look up inside the the under - fuselage panel, I could not see any evidence of fuel leakage. The tank did not look wrinkled or warped. Could there be a vent leaking somewhere? Does an aluminium tank have the same problem? What I really need is an idea of cost and time to fix it.

I suspect this has been discussed before

William Bliss






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rehn(at)rockisland.com
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:52 pm    Post subject: fuel smell Reply with quote
Someone suggested checking the connection at top of cobra and fuel cap.
I found I had a slight leak there that would randomly seep at fill time from the fuel sloshing around and finding it's way in at that point, drove me crazy could smell it but couldn't see it. I resealed and bought one of those flexible fuel extenders that fits over the end of your portable fuel tank nozzle. It's about 12 inches long and allows me to push it down the cobra a few more inches so the fuel doesn't slosh around the fitting when fueling up. I bought mine in the auto section at Walmart I think. But you should find them anywhere they sell portable fuel tanks.
Some day I will get in and make a better seal, but for now, no leak and no smell.

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On Jul 8, 2012, at 3:18 PM, William Bliss <william(at)wbliss.co.uk> wrote:

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I had an enjoyable flight in a Europa today. The main drawback was that the fuel smell was there - and became very strong and off putting when I was trying sideslips. Tank was about half full. I do not think it can be due to fumes permeating through the tank wall. When I had a look up inside the the under - fuselage panel, I could not see any evidence of fuel leakage. The tank did not look wrinkled or warped. Could there be a vent leaking somewhere? Does an aluminium tank have the same problem? What I really need is an idea of cost and time to fix it.

I suspect this has been discussed before

William Bliss






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houlihan(at)blueyonder.co
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:41 am    Post subject: fuel smell Reply with quote
Hi Tim.

He says it is a classic so unless it is modified to XS standard it would not have a "cobra" just a long permeable rubber hose.
The comments about side slip makes me wonder if it is an exhaust issue rather than a smell from the hose.


Tim H

On 8 July 2012 23:40, Tim Ward <ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz (ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz)> wrote:
[quote] --> Europa-List message posted by: Tim Ward <ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz (ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz)>

William,
Look at the seal near the fuel intake cap. Make sure it has been sealed completely between the plastic cobra and fuel cap body.
Otherwise the rubber pipe maybe allowing fuel to permeate through creating the smell?
Cheers,
Tim

Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street
Fendalton,
Christchurch,  8052
New Zealand.

ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz (ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz)

Ph 64 3 3515166
Mob 0210640221


On 9/07/2012, at 10:18 AM, William Bliss <william(at)wbliss.co.uk (william(at)wbliss.co.uk)> wrote:

> --> Europa-List message posted by: William Bliss <william(at)wbliss.co.uk (william(at)wbliss.co.uk)>
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> I had an enjoyable flight in a Europa today. The main drawback was that the fuel smell was there - and became very strong and off putting when I was trying sideslips. Tank was about half full. I do not think it can be due to fumes permeating through the tank wall. When I had a look up inside the the under - fuselage panel, I could not see any evidence of fuel leakage. The tank did not look wrinkled or warped. Could there be a vent leaking somewhere? Does an aluminium tank have the same problem? What I really need is an idea of cost and time to fix it.
>
> I suspect this has been discussed before
>
> William Bliss
>
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