Ladybug

candyzzz · Post by **candyzzz** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:59 am

PLEEEAAAAASSSSSE HELP,

I have a BUG, got her for my 18th, her name is Ladybug (she is red with black spots), but she always smells like petrol, its soo strong you can hardly drive her.

I am in JHB and need a decent workshop, need someone who will not try and take advantage of me, (also a student)

Thanks

CANDY

flatfourfan · Post by **flatfourfan** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:07 am

Where are the smells coming from, the back, middle front, inside?

Before taking ti to somoene, I'd consider trying a few things by yourself if you are a bit handy with a screwdriver.

Also get a manual so you don't get ripped off.

There are a few makkies in jhb and I'm sure that this lot will chirp in when they wake up as to whom you can go to. Where in Jhb are you?

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:08 am

Come on guys,give the lady a hand!

candyzzz · Post by **candyzzz** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:34 am

The smell comes from EVERYWHERE

? am scared to drive her incase she blows up or something

I am a girl, I dont know which end to screw

I am slightly west of JHB,

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:35 am

No comment!lol

Post by **calooker** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:55 am

There are few main problem areas you need to look at first, in most cases the seal between the fuel sender unit and the tank perishes and fails, easy to replace, the other place where you get sealing problems is from the filler pipes as the clamps loosen or the pipes start to fail, these will cost a little more to replace but first just get the clamps tightend up a little before replacing any pipes make sure your fuel cap is sealing properly, this is easy, if you have a fuel stain under the flap (later beetles) and above the fender then it needs replacing, there are a few different ones so you need the right cap. Start with replacing the seal at the sender unit first.
Give clive a call he can help you and is affordable
011 900 3259

Bad Ass Bob · Post by **Bad Ass Bob** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:12 am

Darling Candyzzzzzzzzzzzz please introduce your self and i bet you will get a lot more assistance, even if you dont know which end needs to be screwed.LOL LOL

B.A.B oh yea we love pics lots of them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **fig** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:35 am

Check the stuff calooker mentioned. There's also a breather pipe that comes off the fuel filler pipe which can leak if it's not routed correctly.

It's most likely the sender seal as calooker said. If you look in the boot, on top of the fuel tank there will be a circular thing in the centre. That's the sender. If there are obvious signs of leaking fuel then that's your problem.

If the fuel smell is coming from the engine, DO NOT drive the car until it is identified and repaired. ACVWs catch fire very easily.

You should replace all the rubber fuel lines in and to the engine compartment every year to be safe.

SUZIE · Post by **SUZIE** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:40 am

Hi Candy

welvcome at the site, picsturea are in the order of the day here, include a few with u in it asweel., he he he he
do not know much about the feul smell, but do you reconise from what side it come in the car?

Post by **Bugger** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:14 pm

HaLLO gIVE cLIVE A CALL

candyzzz · Post by **candyzzz** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:07 pm

Thanks for all the replies

still busy with exams

got one left on Monday, then I can fix my little darling

Will Ladybug really explode?

I only have a cellphone cam

- But Ladybug is a VW bug, Red with Black spots and white seats- she is to die for

Tooooooodles

CANDY

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:17 pm

*lol!*

Welcome Candy...visions of GTA: VC...nevermind me.

No worries about the pics. When you get a chance.

Cheers, Nic

Post by **IMPI** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:57 pm

Just remember it is OOM Merlin from now on

A strong smell inside the car usually comes from petrol leaking some where
mostly as callooker said at the cap or tubes to the tank (under the front bonnet.) underneath the tank there is a small rubber pipe 7mm this pipe connects the tank to a metal pipe inside the body this is usually the culprit. this pipe runs inside the floor to the back of the car next to the left rear wheel about 30 cm from the wheel next to the gearbox this pipe comes out and is connected to the engine by another piece of 7mm hose there are two further hoses on the engine also 7mm and they are most likely al worn out.
If you replace these (You will need about 1m of fuel hose and 10 hose clamps to complete this work) you should then be safe from immediate fire the smell might take some time to stop.
Armand

vader · Post by **vader** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:19 pm

Ah Welcome Lady Candyzzz, If my tie fighter was out of the shop I'd jump the pond and come fix you right up....

What is with you bums? Go and help Candy out with her LadyBug meet up with her and sniff her vapors

We dont have enough of the lushes ladies around her- I thought we were getting lucky with Suzie but that turned out to be an Oak!!

Candy does LadyBug smell of petrol all the time no matter how full the tank is or only when you fill up with fuel?

But I should think it is more than likely what Impi said..

If you dont cum right pm me and I'll make a plan...

For you I killa da Bull!!! For your sister I killa you And the Bull!

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:50 pm

IMPI wrote:Just remember it is OOM Merlin from now on

The only "Oom" around here is the MushrOOM you're smoking proposing such a prepostrous piece of poepholish kak.

N.