Where would a gas smell be coming from
03-02-2010, 03:52 PM
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Where would a gas smell be coming from
only when I slow down like at a stop light? It's the only time I smell it. Any other time I don't smell it. I only smell it if the vent is open also. Only when I slow down for a stop light or turning into a parking lot, or parking the car.
03-03-2010, 10:04 PM
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Exhaust leak? I had that issue so I lifted the car up and sure enough, one of the bolts that connected the h-pipe to the manifolds was missing. I replaced it, tightened everything up and it was good to go.
03-03-2010, 10:39 PM
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Thanks Tombohum. An exhaust leak smelled like gas?
03-03-2010, 11:03 PM
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The fuel filter is located almost directly under the driver's seat. I'd check for leaks.
03-04-2010, 06:19 AM
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I looked under where the fuel filter is. But, didn't take any covers off and didn't see anything. Do I have to take any covers off to see the possible leak there? Or should I just see it by looking under there?
03-04-2010, 08:45 AM
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Check the evep. return line that goes over the exhaust on the passenger side rear. Mine was sitting on the exhaust and melting slowly until I moved it when installing my axle backs.
03-04-2010, 10:36 AM
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how new is your tune? could you be running a little rich?
03-04-2010, 03:07 PM
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The tune is new. It's for a FRPP CAI. But, when I had the Granatelli CAI I was smelling gas on that too.
03-04-2010, 03:32 PM
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If you can smell the gas, I would think there would be a wet spot of fuel some place; it maybe very small. Check all around the fuel system, tank, gas cap, as stated before fuel filter, rubber hoses, etc. No check engine light or fault codes? Wish I could help more, but a good visual inspection can sometimes spot the trouble. Good luck!
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03-04-2010, 05:03 PM
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Yes, I've been looking but can't find any leak. I'll have to look harder.