The first time I filled up my Tiger, I got a really strong gas smell
too. Going through an "S" curve, the guy on the mototcycle behind me
noticed it too. Fuel was pouring out the drain hole in the bottom of
the "Alpine" spare tire well. The breather hose that vents air between
the tops of the tanks had cracked at the left tank, and fuel was
spilling all over the trunk. It's easy to replace. Even if it's not
cracked now, replace it.
Stu
charles paul wrote:
>
> Hello Fellow Listers:
> The latest problem with my MkI is a gas smell from the trunk. I've only had
> my Tiger for a month now, but the smell is new. I removed both card board
> panels from the sides of the trunk and discovered (lo and behold) two gas
> tanks connected by a hard hose. All clamps appear tight, the hose appears
> new: any idea where the smell could be coming from?? Looking at these
> hoses, it would appear that the right tank fills up, but the left could
> never get completely full the way the connections look. I would guess that
> the fill tube should be higher on the right,then the left could be easily
> gravity fed. It doesn't appear that way.
>
> As an aside, this car is terrific!! My 67 Vette was fun, but it no way had
> the acceleration, cornering, or growl that this "cat" has. It would be nice
> to get it to stop better. It already has a power booster (I think all the
> Tigers had it) and new brakes. Perhaps disc brakes in the rear? I could
> say that I should just slow down and not punch the gas so much, but this
> light car and great motor are too much fun!
> Scott
> B9471989
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