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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8166   
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do you use an additive? Cheers
James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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3rd Aug 2019 8:51am |
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| deaallen Member Since: 15 Feb 2016 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 266  
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Nope, never have
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4th Aug 2019 11:36am |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799 
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What kind of mileage do you do annually? 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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4th Aug 2019 7:42pm |
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| deaallen Member Since: 15 Feb 2016 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 266
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Only around 8k - I use another two cars as my daily drivers
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5th Aug 2019 7:05am |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799
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I did wonder if the diesel was deteriorating in the tank giving off the smell you describe but given the mileage you do that can’t be the case.
Is it the rubber filler hose that is giving off the odour? 2015 HT XS 90 2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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5th Aug 2019 12:00pm |
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| deaallen Member Since: 15 Feb 2016 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 266
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I'm not really sure, its hard to tell but it seems like its coming from the optimil fuel cap, that has a rubber oring in it so maybe its that, but whenever I take it off the smell lingers on my fingers shortly after aswell
 Obviously not the best thing for fingers to smell like  |
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5th Aug 2019 12:42pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799
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I too have an Optimill fuel cap so I guess I need to go outside and sniff mine now
 can’t believe I have just admitted that on a public forum I will let you know how I get on subject to not being arrested and detained for being a fuel cap sniffer 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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5th Aug 2019 12:48pm |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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Bicycle seats next
1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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5th Aug 2019 1:26pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799
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Well I can confirm that mine doesn’t smell fishy
2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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5th Aug 2019 5:09pm |
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| NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1676  
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That’s snake oil- not fish oil |
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5th Aug 2019 5:20pm |
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| Dutch Guy Member Since: 13 Nov 2017 Location: Hekelingen Posts: 16  
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my best guess would be you refueled using biodiesel (blend of diesel with FAME) derived from UCO - short for used cooking oil. In the land of fish and chips I would assume that will be fishy....
It is well known that FAME has a tendency to affect parts made out of polymers, rubbers etc. |
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5th Aug 2019 5:59pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115  
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Oh! dear
but worth giving you the advice
It sounds as if you are suffering from Trimethylaminuria ('fish odour syndrome') Trimethylaminuria (TMAU) is an uncommon condition that causes an unpleasant, fishy smell. It's also called "fish odour syndrome". There's currently no cure. Symptoms of trimethylaminuria Trimethylaminuria symptoms can be present from birth, but they may not start until later in life The only symptom is an unpleasant smell, typically of rotting fish Things that can make it worse include: sweating stress certain foods – such as eggs and beans The NHS advises seeing a GP if you notice a strong, unpleasant smell that doesn't go away. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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5th Aug 2019 6:06pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3564 
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 Sorry gilarion. I thought that was a wind up. And then I googled it  |
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5th Aug 2019 6:39pm |
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| deaallen Member Since: 15 Feb 2016 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 266
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Let me be clear, it is only my defender suffering Trimethylaminuria, not me |
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5th Aug 2019 9:07pm |
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