XC70 2002 Strong Petrol Smell - Page 2

guido4545 · Apr 4th, 2024, 15:33

@richmac

On VIDA for my '04 XC70 there isn't a canister filter in that location mentioned so you may not be missing anything - it's a 2.5T

4x4 · Apr 4th, 2024, 18:10

Nothing amiss, mine is the same

richmac · Apr 5th, 2024, 11:54

Thank you both.

I wonder if it's a US market or facelift part. Mine's a 2005 2.5T Japanese car so there may be subtle differences. Probably a red herring then for the fuel smell issue but I have one on the way so we'll see. Interestingly the XC90 I looked at has one so maybe it's for off roading!

richmac · Apr 10th, 2024, 14:12

For the OP and others:

My problem seems to have been the Evap system. Having replaced the fuel cap and the obviously worn/ damaged hoses under the bonnet, I replaced the seemingly ok hose that goes from the NRV to the nipple on the air intake hose near the turbo. The smell has gone and I have the double bonus of an increase in boost!

I've used Samco Sport silicone throughout but I'm not convinced it's suitable as it goes very soft when hot so I'm going to replace the entire Evap 'snake' with the Volvo part quoted earlier.

Hope others also have success without taking the back of the car apart.

Apr 5th, 2024, 11:54	#13
richmac Member Last Online: Today 14:39 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bath	Thank you both. I wonder if it's a US market or facelift part. Mine's a 2005 2.5T Japanese car so there may be subtle differences. Probably a red herring then for the fuel smell issue but I have one on the way so we'll see. Interestingly the XC90 I looked at has one so maybe it's for off roading!

Apr 10th, 2024, 14:12	#14
richmac Member Last Online: Today 14:39 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bath	For the OP and others: My problem seems to have been the Evap system. Having replaced the fuel cap and the obviously worn/ damaged hoses under the bonnet, I replaced the seemingly ok hose that goes from the NRV to the nipple on the air intake hose near the turbo. The smell has gone and I have the double bonus of an increase in boost! I've used Samco Sport silicone throughout but I'm not convinced it's suitable as it goes very soft when hot so I'm going to replace the entire Evap 'snake' with the Volvo part quoted earlier. Hope others also have success without taking the back of the car apart.

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