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Sierra Fuel odour/vapours
Posted: Mon 09 Mar, 2020 1:54 pm
by richplezo
My Sierra sometimes produces a fuel smell , I cant see an obvious leak . Perhaps it's to do with the charcoal canister .
Im new to owning a high top , i previously had a ute which didn't have this issue.
Q - Have any of you Suzuki folk encountered this?
- Is it common ?
Is it easily fixed ?
Re: Sierra Fuel odour/vapours
Posted: Mon 09 Mar, 2020 3:09 pm
by richplezo
POST SCRIPT
I found the wee plastic breather bottle in the rear . It's behind a panel held in by 3 screws .
Took it out , Blew air into it , YES , it has a split in the seam .
This is where i think the odour is coming from.
Hip hip hoorah.
I can go back to smelling like a rose .
Q E D
Re: Sierra Fuel odour/vapours
Posted: Mon 09 Mar, 2020 6:00 pm
by Damo
Good news Richard and a cheap easy fix also
Question Do you still have the Ute ?
Or has it moved on to greener pastures
Damo
Re: Sierra Fuel odour/vapours
Posted: Mon 09 Mar, 2020 7:55 pm
by richplezo
Hi Damo , yes I still have it. It’s safely hibernating in a shed.
I still haven’t decided what to do with it.
Re: Sierra Fuel odour/vapours
Posted: Fri 13 Mar, 2020 9:48 am
by gwagensteve
The plastic vapour bottles are available as they were used on Maruti's up until recently. Alternatively, you could use one from a Vitara. There's nothing special about them.
or just JB weld the seam up and call it good.
Re: Sierra Fuel odour/vapours
Posted: Sat 14 Mar, 2020 6:28 pm
by richplezo
Thankyou Steve, i'll give it a crack . Much appreciated. Looking forward to meeting you one day . Cheers
Re: Sierra Fuel odour/vapours
Posted: Fri 20 Mar, 2020 7:40 pm
by richplezo
FINALE
Brian from 4wdpartshop.com.au didn't have one stocked but tracked one down.
They can get them .
I bought a nice fresh one.