Petrol Smell CURED!!

[dominic]

Just in case anyone else has a problem with petrol (gasoline)fumes coming inside their Landcruiser, I have finally solved it, after four years!
The smell was strongest towards the rear of the cabin and when I was outside, I noticed that the strongest smell was inside the "locker" where the filler cap is.
So, I prodded around inside the cavity with a metal coat hanger and low and behold, it appeared inside the cabin.(I had already taken the interior trim off, so I could see the area).
It got in between the two metals which are supposed to be sealed.
So, I sealed right round the metal edge with silicone and there is not a whiff of petrol!I can't believe it has actually gone after all this time! It is such a pleasure to drive, now.
The fumes are still around the petrol cap but they can't get in!

 

[hoser]

Wow, that must have been a relief! Can you snap a picture of the area you found the gap? Could your LC have been in an accident or manufacturers defect?

 

[dominic]

Hi, No, it was never in an accident. I reckon it was a manufacturer's defect. I have posted two photos. The area is where the car jack is kept, ( just behind the petrol filler area ).
Any questions, feel free!
( "relief" is an understatement. The smell was nauseating and had started to give me headaches ). It feels like driving a new car now!
Cheers.

 

[Aussie]

Wow I can't beleive you went four years before you found the fix.
Glad you found it, enjoy the vehicle!

 

[dominic]

Thanks Aussie!
Cheers.

 

[SWUtah]

All I'm thinkin is if someone lit up in the back seat "BOOM"

 

[Morbo]

Just in case anyone else has a problem with petrol (gasoline)fumes coming inside their Landcruiser, I have finally solved it, after four years!
The smell was strongest towards the rear of the cabin and when I was outside, I noticed that the strongest smell was inside the "locker" where the filler cap is.
So, I prodded around inside the cavity with a metal coat hanger and low and behold, it appeared inside the cabin.(I had already taken the interior trim off, so I could see the area).
It got in between the two metals which are supposed to be sealed.
So, I sealed right round the metal edge with silicone and there is not a whiff of petrol!I can't believe it has actually gone after all this time! It is such a pleasure to drive, now.
The fumes are still around the petrol cap but they can't get in!

Congratulations, I admire your perseverance. I had a Tahoe with a bad wind noise I worked on for seven years, never did find it. Enjoy your fume free rig.

 

[dominic]

Cheers Morbo!

 

[NMuzj100]

Now that you aren't getting daily brain damage from the fumes I'd try and figure out why the cap is leaking.

Did Toyota ever try and work on the problem ?

Crosslink to Dominic's original thread. - this has a lot more petrol smell tech

 

[dominic]

Yse, indeed.
In the past, I bought two new caps but the problem persisted.
Toyota looked at it twice, but had no success.
I have it booked in with a knowledgeable independent mechanic after Easter to get it checked out, but my BIG problem of the fumes getting into the cabin has been solved!

 

[e9999]

good detective job!
In the FAQ!

 

[Hugh Heifer]

I wonder if one could have the same success by siliconing from inside the fuel door.
I poked around bsck there too and did not notice how I could be suffering from the smell. Never noticed this in faq.
I can't get that panel off now without pulling out my drawer system.

 

[elcajon]

Just in case anyone else has a problem with petrol (gasoline)fumes coming inside their Landcruiser, I have finally solved it, after four years!
The smell was strongest towards the rear of the cabin and when I was outside, I noticed that the strongest smell was inside the "locker" where the filler cap is.
So, I prodded around inside the cavity with a metal coat hanger and low and behold, it appeared inside the cabin.(I had already taken the interior trim off, so I could see the area).
It got in between the two metals which are supposed to be sealed.
So, I sealed right round the metal edge with silicone and there is not a whiff of petrol!I can't believe it has actually gone after all this time! It is such a pleasure to drive, now.
The fumes are still around the petrol cap but they can't get in!

You will go through the withdrawal phase….LOL!