First Valve Check for Fiona, my '14 R3T...

MIG said:

So... I just took my first ride after bringing her home from the dealer. My father-in-law I and took a nice 100 mile trip to Sells, AZ and back. Unfortunately, she smells STRONG of fuel that doesn't dissipate like sticking your nose in a gas can. Strange I see no leak or wetness... just the strong odor. I'll call the dealer on Tuesday...but wow... she never smelled like this. It's like leaving an open can of gas in your garage. It seems to be coming from the left side. A problem with the fuel breather? Throttle bodies?? ARGH...

She's definitely sitting outside uncovered until I get this resolved. I don't want the fumes to build up under the cover.

-MIG

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Journeyman said:

Of course it could be many things, but if they changed the fuel filter (although you didn't say they did) you could have a slight leak at the gasket. Easy enough to pop the hood on those 2.3s for a look see.

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MIG said:

FIXED! It was a leaking fuel pump seal. I must say, after 4 decades dealing with dealerships when I've had an issue, from the initial phone call to dropping her off at my earliest and picking her up this morning... it's a been a smooth and professional experience. Yes they screwed up (and hopefully the technician get's their a$$ handed to them as that's how you learn sometimes...) but folks make mistakes. They owned it and made it right. So they have left a positive impression and will see my business in the future. In a strange twist, on a personal level I got to know the service manager a little bit better. Good Dude!
-MIG

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TURBO200R4 said:

was that the tucson dealership?

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MIG said:

FIXED! It was a leaking fuel pump seal. I must say, after 4 decades dealing with dealerships when I've had an issue, from the initial phone call to dropping her off at my earliest and picking her up this morning... it's a been a smooth and professional experience. Yes they screwed up (and hopefully the technician get's their a$$ handed to them as that's how you learn sometimes...) but folks make mistakes. They owned it and made it right. So they have left a positive impression and will see my business in the future. In a strange twist, on a personal level I got to know the service manager a little bit better. Good Dude!
-MIG

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