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  1. Cryptorchid

    Strong smell of petrol after running.

    Thanks for all the ideas so far - gives me somewhere to start. The problem is present whenever the motor is warm, whether a five mile run to the shops or a 50 mile run to "check the v-boost still works". No sign of petrol in the fuel, no visible leaks without dismantling. The 90 mile range is...
  2. Cryptorchid

    Strong smell of petrol after running.

    I have a stock '99 Carbon with 15k miles. It starts, runs and idles fine, but whenever I park it up there is a strong smell of petrol from around the dummy tank area when I get back. There is no sign of any leaks, but every time I start it up the fuel pump runs for a second even after a...
  3. Cryptorchid

    Does the red '55' on speedo indicate a US import?

    Thanks for everyone's input. Geordie was right about the V5. Basically if it was first registered new in this country, it is not considered an import. If it's first registration is in another country and then brought over here, it is considered an import. That's what Bennetts say anyway. And the...
  4. Cryptorchid

    Does the red '55' on speedo indicate a US import?

    Hi, thanks for adding me! I have just bought a 1999 Carbon Edition, 2 owners and 13600 miles on the clock in lovely 'un-customised' condition. When going to insure it in the UK, I am asked if it is an imported model. Though the registration number shows it to be a UK vehicle on the registration...
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