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05-24-2018, 08:06 PM
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Poor Fuel Economy & Odor - 1988 911 Carrera
Have an ‘88 Carrera and recently discovered two things:
- Extremely poor fuel economy...fully fueled the car yesterday and am down to 1/4 of a tank today. Maybe drove ~100 miles in total. - Strong fuel odor in and outside the car...no signs of any leak on the ground however can confirm it’s coming from the engine bay and not the frunk. Any ideas or experience with this? 
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05-24-2018, 09:35 PM
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88 Carrera? Check the main fuel injection hose on top of the engine and the one in the back from the filter. These like to develop into leaks on 3.2 Carreras that turn your car into Porsche flambe. More info: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...ines-3-2l.html
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05-24-2018, 10:12 PM
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If that's negative, consider removing the shift coupler cover (just behind the e-brake, between the seats toward the back seat). Make sure it isn't wet with fuel in there.
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05-24-2018, 10:28 PM
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Jazz is right as usual. Clearly, check this carefully. Also check the dipstick, its possible an open injector is filling the crankcase but considering how much fuel you are losing that doesnt sound likely.
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05-25-2018, 06:58 AM
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05-29-2018, 10:36 AM
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I'd feel better about my car with a fuel leak than taking it to that place.
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05-30-2018, 02:23 PM
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I have used IMA many, many times and always get treated right. Ivan, the owner, is a great guy.
Chris 89 Carrera
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05-30-2018, 02:49 PM
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I can definitely see Clark and Ivan having clashing personalities
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05-30-2018, 10:53 PM
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 I don't use IMA any more mostly because of location and one oversight, but Ivan did an excellent top end and transmission rebuild for me about 15 years ago.
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Peter (not "Pete") K. 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (EV Tow Vehicle) 1997 Spec Boxster #671 2016 Cayman S 2016 Toyota Highlander--wife's DD 2017 VW GTI SE (DD) Gone and missed: 2003 Miata ("SM") race car 1992 Miata ("SSM") race car 2009 911 C2S Coupe 2004 Toyota Prius - sold to son's girlfriend 2006 Dodge Durango 2003 Acura MDX 86 Black 911 Coupe race car 86 Gold 911 Targa 82 WineRedMetallic 911 Targa
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