W124 230E Smells like gas

[Odrec]

Hello fellows,

I have a 1987 230E and lately it has been smelling a lot like gas. I have checked all the piping and replaced the fuel pump but the smell persists.

Any ideas?

[gtkriss]

carb or fi? where do you smell the gas? I'm assuming you have fi, so here's what you can do...

1. Check the new pump, there could be a leak around the seal...
2. check for filter, could be clogged/ leaking.
3. Check the fuel lines again... (or what you think might have been the fuel lines...)
4. Engine could be flooded... When do you smell the gas?
5. Idle the car/rev it to 3000rpm (alt back and forth every 2to3 times) while warm in a place and after 10 min, check to see if anything leaked on to ground.
6. Are there any puter probs? The puter might be compensating for running to rich/lean...

[Odrec]

It is a carb...

Thanks a lot for your pointers...