Smells like gas
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SCWolverine
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Re: Smells like gas
Aside from the obvious (fuel rails, fpr, lines...) don't forget the charcoal canister, as it has the potential to be a cause. Might be a good time to make absolutely sure you don't have any plug wires arcing 'till you pinpoint it.
Aside from the obvious (fuel rails, fpr, lines...) don't forget the charcoal canister, as it has the potential to be a cause. Might be a good time to make absolutely sure you don't have any plug wires arcing 'till you pinpoint it.
SCWolverine
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It could I guess, I was just meaning check the hose to it. Should be way down the list of things to check/rule out, just throwing it out there due to personal experience. Good luck, keep us posted.
ircwet said:
It could I guess, I was just meaning check the hose to it. Should be way down the list of things to check/rule out, just throwing it out there due to personal experience. Good luck, keep us posted.
El_Jeffe
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Re: Smells like gas
I get the same smell but usually right after I gas up or when I take off hard. I need to check the tank to make sure there are no leaks. The pump was changed on this truck at Pepboys by the previous owner. I wonder if they connected all the lines correctly. I plan to take the tank down soon to install a new HP pump in there. I don't smell it in the engine compartment so I should be somewhat safe for now. It seems to be coming from the rear. Check your tank as well.
I get the same smell but usually right after I gas up or when I take off hard. I need to check the tank to make sure there are no leaks. The pump was changed on this truck at Pepboys by the previous owner. I wonder if they connected all the lines correctly. I plan to take the tank down soon to install a new HP pump in there. I don't smell it in the engine compartment so I should be somewhat safe for now. It seems to be coming from the rear. Check your tank as well.
TYTILIDIE
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It's not spewing out of your filler is it? That used to happen to me on HOT days, about 90*+ when my truck was all stock. I have no idea what I ever did to fix it but it hasn't happened to me in a few years. If you can smell it around your engine bay, you may also want to check your PCV system. I have had that cause a smell as well. Don't ask me how I don't know, I just got rid of the whole thing only to find it was actually oil fumes I was smelling. I may have had gas in my oil but sometimes they can smell somewhat similar.
It's not spewing out of your filler is it? That used to happen to me on HOT days, about 90*+ when my truck was all stock. I have no idea what I ever did to fix it but it hasn't happened to me in a few years. If you can smell it around your engine bay, you may also want to check your PCV system. I have had that cause a smell as well. Don't ask me how I don't know, I just got rid of the whole thing only to find it was actually oil fumes I was smelling. I may have had gas in my oil but sometimes they can smell somewhat similar.
mcskibadee1
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I have this exact same thing happening to me right now in a 92'typhoon. did you ever figure out what it was? I am thinking that I am going to drop the tank and check the seals to see what it might be but if you have any input and what to look for that would help that would be great. Someone said the vapor lines might be bad and need replacing?
I have this exact same thing happening to me right now in a 92'typhoon. did you ever figure out what it was? I am thinking that I am going to drop the tank and check the seals to see what it might be but if you have any input and what to look for that would help that would be great. Someone said the vapor lines might be bad and need replacing?
Nitrous
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When I pulled my tranny last weekend I smelled fuel but never could find the culpret. When I went to install the transfer case it started getting worse so I looked at the fuel line just above it. I found an area that had rubbed against the transfer case eventhough the bracket s were tight so I had to repair the line. On another note, when I started the truck with the fresh tranny the top transmission line blew out where it had rubbed by the starter not far from the bracket that holds the lines together on the oil pan. I'd turn the key on without starting the truck and start following the lines under the truck to the rail and look at everything. There was dirt buildup on top of the transfer case where it had been leaking for awhile. I put rubber hose over the fuel and tranny lines anywhere it seemed posible to rub something from flexing.
Good Luck!
When I pulled my tranny last weekend I smelled fuel but never could find the culpret. When I went to install the transfer case it started getting worse so I looked at the fuel line just above it. I found an area that had rubbed against the transfer case eventhough the bracket s were tight so I had to repair the line. On another note, when I started the truck with the fresh tranny the top transmission line blew out where it had rubbed by the starter not far from the bracket that holds the lines together on the oil pan. I'd turn the key on without starting the truck and start following the lines under the truck to the rail and look at everything. There was dirt buildup on top of the transfer case where it had been leaking for awhile. I put rubber hose over the fuel and tranny lines anywhere it seemed posible to rub something from flexing.
Good Luck!