Gas smell after driving. No error codes. No visible leaks.

[ElChuco]

I would go back.

I plan to, but it's a dent in my schedule.

 

[TXLR4]

Well, after waiting what felt like forever, I FINALLY got my money back from Land Rover. I submitted the information at the end of February and would call them periodically to make sure it was still being progressed. As of ~2 weeks ago, they claimed there were holdups with their processing department. Check finally showed up last week. A pain in the rear, but well worth getting my ~$1,400 back!

 

[Troy A]

I plan to, but it's a dent in my schedule.

See my posts in page 17(?) of this thread. I had mine repaired and the repair caused some other part to break. It’s now back getting THAT repair. https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/new-recall-alert-fuel-system.43336/

 

[Desert_Disco]

Booked the LR4 in for first thing after the weekend. Was due for its service in a couple of weeks so pulling that forward.

Got the attached leak of petrol coming from the skid plate. Fuel tank is full so assume it’s leaking through the flange, pooling and dripping down.

Will keep post updated once the mechanics have had a look.

 

[LB Bill]

If not already done, definitely have the 'flange' replaced under the recall. I have to say that is the largest leak that I've seen or heard of being relative to the flange. Mine was just the gas odor, no visible leak. They need to drop the tank to do the work, so there is the opportunity to check everything out. If not having the work done by a JLR dealer, be aware that the new part is completely different (fuel filter is now separated from the flange) and there are still some the old design parts around. There's a fairly recent thread posted on here with some pics of the new part. Good luck!

 

[Desert_Disco]

So the good news is that the petrol leak was indeed from the flange cover. So that’s fixed.

Unfortunately, they found a leak under the alternator that looks like it’s coming from up in the engine somewhere, they’re trying to find out where.

And the CV joint on the drivetrain looks like it’s spraying fluid and is a little loose. Think I’ll just keep an eye on that one.

Rear brakes nearing end of life too, a nice cheap service this one!

 

[16FujiDisco]

Unfortunately, they found a leak under the alternator that looks like it’s coming from up in the engine somewhere, they’re trying to find out where.

Most likely the passenger valve cover; will also cause the alternator to fail if not addressed.

 

[ftillier]

Most likely the passenger valve cover; will also cause the alternator to fail if not addressed.

Or the vacuum pump

 

[16FujiDisco]

Or the vacuum pump

I would think these two would be easy to differentiate; vacuum pump is front middle, and alternator is a good bit to the side and back. The vacuum pump also would have it trail go back to the oil cooler and pan.

If the alternator has any oil residue on it, it can really only come from one place as it’s higher than the vacuum pump.

If the vacuum pump has any residue on it make sure it isn’t coming from the front cover and running down first.

I’ve had a vcg leak knock out an alternator without any forewarning; no electrical heads up, and no drips on the floor. I’ve also had a front cover run down and look like the vacuum pump.

 

[Desert_Disco]

Thanks for the thoughts everyone. Turns out it was the filter casing seal that was leaking.

Car being buttoned back up and will do a final check but hopefully that’s all sorted.