Fuel smell

[Eric996C4S]

92K 2002 996 C4S.....no codes, no problem filling up tank, new gas cap, no visible gas leaks on floor, mileage and performance is normal. The problem is strong gas smell from FRONT of car. Smell persists regardless of fuel tank level. My nose detects smell around fuel level sending unit. No obvious cracks. No apparent broken hoses or disconnected hoses. No smell in rear of car-just front. I do not want to just replace parts. Suggestions?

[Eric996C4S]

Ok....for those with similar problem...I removed the “hat” covering the fuel level sender unit, and had my wife start car and gas came out around a crack that originated from one of the lines on the sender. Replaced part and problem solved. If anyone wants to see photos, reply to this thread.

[Eric996C4S]

[Mike Billings]

Thanks Eric.

Will stay alert for that.

[howard freeman]

Beginning to be a common problem.

[9112gun]

Just thought I would add another option for folks to check if the below repair doesn’t solve the issue. I had an 06 996 with only 43k miles that had a strong constant gas smell. I pursued the below fix but it ended up being the roll over valve that had to be replaced.

[G8rJimbo]

Originally Posted by 9112gun

Just thought I would add another option for folks to check if the below repair doesn’t solve the issue. I had an 06 996 with only 43k miles that had a strong constant gas smell. I pursued the below fix but it ended up being the roll over valve that had to be replaced.

I didn’t see a link in your post. Which fix are you referring to?