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If it was loose I gess it was the culprit.
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5 or is the recommendation in this case to replace the whole unit?
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Tightening torque with new union nut and new sealing ring 70 Nm.
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Go a step further and use correct specification together with a new seal.
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Tightening torque with new union nut and new sealing ring 70 Nm.
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Go a step further and use correct specification together with a new seal.
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If it was loose I gess it was the culprit.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

After driving a while I get a gas smell in the cabin. I removed the battery and the battery tray and noticed the top of the sending unit is wet and does smell like gas. What's a best next step on this one? Many thanks!!

POST 2Original post

Do you not have an engine code for an evap leak? It could be the sending unit or a connector.

POST 3Original post

It seems that you will need to buy a new fuel pump..

POST 4Original post

Quotes source post: 665974

Agree that your fuel sender unit is likely failing. The plastic is very discolored so you likely have a crack somewhere.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks everyone! When I went to clean it I noticed that I was able to turn the black ring an entire 360 degrees before I couldn't tighten it by hand anymore. I highly doubt it's that simple, but would be nice if it is!

POST 6Original post

Go a step further and use correct specification together with a new seal. Special tool 3217 required or similar. Tightening torque with new union nut and new sealing ring 70 Nm. If it was loose I gess it was the culprit. For my understanding, in this case (e.g. crack) would you not only replace part no. 5 or is the recommendation in this case to replace the whole unit?

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