Unusually worrying....

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:24 am

Y Reg 2.0 SE

Engine faulters at varying rev levels
EXTREME smell of petrol when the climate control is on
Will not idle, stalls.

This does not seem like the usual engine-cutting-out problem, particularly coupled with the stench of petrol

After 9days of the car sitting on the drive waiting for it's 'earliest available appointment' in the garage, I requested a relay by RAC as I was not comfortable with my other half driving it in. RAC checked and there was no leak, but followed her to the garage to be sure all was okay.

Garage have since run diagnostics, reset all of the parameters and say there is nothing wrong.

Sounds to me like the mixture was extremely rich, but what do I know (probably more than the dumbkopfs servicing your 206 I hear you say). Just a little concerned - don't want the thing going up in flames, well, at least not with my other half in it (insurance claim, A2, happy)

Apologies for just popping back when I have problems, but this one sounds unusual and has got me a little concerned.

Emma206 · Post by **Emma206** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:35 pm

hope all goes well for you

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Fri Jul 18, 2003 5:52 pm

They put the car on diagnostics and 'reset all of the parameters', flushed the aircon system to get rid of the bacteria (.....Â£30) didn't believe there was a smell of fuel and handed the car back. I took it out for a drive - all well.

Missus went on nightshift, same problem on the way home. The car was parked on the drive at the front of the house, and I could smell petrol in the en-suite !

Needless to say, car went in, the Service Manager is taking us seriously, we have a new 307 to drive and we've heard nothing for 2 days.

Now considering our options.

Cappy · Post by **Cappy** » Fri Jul 18, 2003 10:04 pm

Let us know how you get on, hope all goes well.

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Sun Jul 20, 2003 11:31 am

Apparently an intermittently faulty 'O-Ring' which has now been replaced.

Can this do any harm to the engine ?? (not being mechanically minded !)

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:39 am

Replaced 'O Ring' on number-2 injector (means jack to me

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lisa_mac · Post by **lisa_mac** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 8:06 pm

Being not mechanically minded in the slightest and actually a bit dense (

) That sounds unbelievably like the problem I am currently experiencing with my car.
When I switch the ignition on, it jumps (best way i can use to describe it!) and can stall without me touching it. Also, I've noticed a really strong smell of petrol regardless of whether I'm inside the car or 10 yards away from it. The only difference is that my engine diagnostics light constantly flashes when I am driving.
The car is booked in for Wednesday morning, I'm not driving it other than that!

Darth Bourj · Post by **Darth Bourj** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 8:11 pm

an "O ring" is just a rubber seal. I guess it must have splitt causing a leak of fuel. It shouldnt have caused any damage to the engine.

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 9:48 am

The only difference is that my engine diagnostics light constantly flashes when I am driving.

Same here ! I forgot to put that on.

The car seems okay now, still getting shot of it though, shame as when it works - it's a great motor.

I'd be tempted to allow them to diagnose the problem, if they don't come up with the answer - hit them with the 'injector o-ring' thing, and impress them !