Fuel smell sourceWritten by pgboyd on 2/11/2011 at 11:22 amStan,
Navigate to the Photo Album you created here on the forum, then at the right top
of your screen select Add Photo - then click on the Select Files icon bar.
You'll see the familiar Windows file selection pop-up and should be able to
navigate to the picture of the part you are asking about.
Phil
Northern VA
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ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "STANLEY" <stanwalton@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Several people offered information conscerning the source of fuel smell on my
PC800 (1997 model-16Kmiles).
> I've checked the petcock (I've a re-build kit on order), tightened the screws
but detected no leak or odor..
>
> After changing the air filter, I discovered a connection that appears to be
the source of the leak.. I have a picture but I don't know where to post it..
>
> If anyone has knowledge about this subject, and if you would tell me where to
send the picture, it would be most helpful if you could comment on the
function/nature of this plastic tube.
>
> Refering to my Honda shop manual(page 5-6 of the 1989-1998 copy), I can not
find the name or function of the part which appears to be part of the vacuum
system. It is approximately 3/8 inch in diameter and black plastic tube.. It has
oil/fuel residue on the surface.
>
> Please pardon the unprofessional description.
>
> Thanks,
> Stan
>