Peugeot 307 Fuel smell

[hullguy1974]

Hi there i have just purchased a peugeot 307 on a 51 reg drives like a dream but when slowing down for traffic lights etc you get a wiff of petrol for a few seconds never when accelerating of normal driving. I have checked all fuel lines and there is no leak or odour from engine bay.

I have read searching the internet there is a carbon canister vent which can cause this problem can anyone clarify this and how to rectify the problem.

thanks

[phildenholm]

you know what I have started to notice exactly the same issue with my 54 plate 307cc, only had it 2 weeks but having the same issue. If you find out what it is id like to know.

[307pugpete]

Same here , was out in my 307CC earlier and a strong smell of petrol coming and going

[307pugpete]

PS teh carbon canister is under the o/s/f wing - access is by removing the o/s/f arch liner and wheel for access.

[hullguy1974]

Thanks for the reply Pete so do you have to remove the canister and replace or do you simply make sure the pipes are clear and refit.

Thanks

[davidireland]

Lift up drivers side rear seat. Remove the black plastic cover underneath. Is there fuel around the edge of the tank unit?
If there is you need a tank unit o ring to reseal it.

[307pugpete]

You beat me to it David. I investigated and it is indeed coming from there. Bit of instant gasket to test and voila smell has gone

[phildenholm]

ok so ive still got the petrol smell and it seems to be getting worse. Ive read the ideas on here and so far all i have done is lifted the back seats, no pertol in the top of the pump. I also read on the forum something about the thermostat, the post in question mentioned that his car was running rich because it was running cool, my car runs hot (well I think it does) seems to heat up very quick and the fan cuts in as soon as i stop at a junction etc.

Planning to get it sorted asap anyone any ideas?

[phildenholm]

anyone any idea how much a carbon canister is?

[307pugpete]

£10 from scrappers when I bought mine mate