Alfa 75 running rich

Started by Alfamania, April 26, 2013, 12:52:51 PM

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Alfamania

My Alfa 75 3.0 V6 is the first Alfa ive had so not sure if they run a little on the rich side. Since they have a Bosch l-jetronic analogue fuel injection, it is a very primitive system. What happens is, when the windows are closed its all good. But as soon as I open a window I can smell a bit off exhaust fumes. This happens when i drive the car and when i am stationary.

I should mention that when the car idles in my driveway and i am standing outside, i cant smell fumes and its all fine so not sure whats happening here. I've even checked the boot rubber seal as i though that maybe fumes come in from the exhaust pipe but the seal rubber looks fine. I even replaced the air flow meter with a 2.5v6 one and same story, running rich. Has anyone had the same problem with a Bosch L-jetronic car? thanks guys  :)
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Alfamania

Could it be something to do with the Charcoal Canister system being blocked?
Alfa GT 3.2
Maserati Gransport
Alfa 75 V6 3.0
BMW 318i e36
Saab 9000cs
Mazda Rx7 13B Extend port -Turbo
Ford XE ESP 5.8
Mazda RX-4 Coupe 13B Extend Port

shiny_car

Have a read of this topic on alfabb.com (bearing in mind their LHD cars): http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/milano-75-1985-1993/150149-fuel-smell.html#post740740

Your smell may be coming from the engine bay.

:)
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Alfamania

I fixed it  :) It was the one way breather valve which is located in the boot with the fuel tank. I noticed every time I was filling up petrol i was getting pressure and would push out the filler cap when opening. Now the fuel vapour system is circulating properly and no exhaust fumes  :)
Alfa GT 3.2
Maserati Gransport
Alfa 75 V6 3.0
BMW 318i e36
Saab 9000cs
Mazda Rx7 13B Extend port -Turbo
Ford XE ESP 5.8
Mazda RX-4 Coupe 13B Extend Port