To all out there,

I have a 1999 SK8 convertible. When I turn on the vent, there is a strong fuel smell. It lessens after 20 - 30 seconds.... after that, the odor isn't as prevalent, but it is still higher then normal levels. Does anyone know what I can check to see what has failed? (My garage has a heavy fuel smell too).

Thank you to anyone who responds!

 

I've moved your question from Jaguar Forums Advice / Feedback & Suggestion Center to XK8 forum. The Advice / Feedback & Suggestion Center is for posts about the forum and not for tech questions.

Members here with the same model will be able to help.

Graham

 

There are literally dozens of possible sources for a fuel smell.

For safety sake, you should first inspect the fuel injectors and fuel rail at the engine and make sure there is no raw fuel leakage (though this is relatively rare).

Probably the most common cause for fuel smell is a problem with the EVAP system that captures fuel vapors in two charcoal canisters and feeds then back to the engine when needed. First check the piping under the car around and between the two black retangular charcoal canisters between the rear wheels. Sometimes the plastic pipes crack, connections become detached or rubber hoses deteriorate.

Also check for stored OBDII codes (you can get a free code read at any major Auto Parts chain). This can point to non-visible faults in the EVAP system.

 

See if this helps.

Link to TSB http://www.jagrepair.com/images/TSB/XK8/303-63.pdf