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raw gas smell

Just recently I've been smelling a moderate level of a raw gas smell when I open my car after letting it sit overnight or at work all day.  Don't really smell anything outside the car, no noticeable leaks.  Any ideas?  I'm wondering if maybe the charcoal canister is plugged?  But not sure that'd make the smell be IN the car???

Thanks!
'87 Cougar LS V6 (stock) Daily Driver
'06 Lincoln LS V8
'12 F-150 SCrew FX4 5.0L
'80 Thunderbird V8 (mild 304) [sold to friend]

raw gas smell

Reply #1 –
Is your floor rotted out anywhere?
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raw gas smell

Reply #2 –
Check the hoses in and out of the charcoal canister for cracks. Also, the canister may need to be replaced.
1988 Thunderbird
306 HO w/ A9P processor
AOD w/ Transgo Reprogrammer
Full Digital Dash w/ twin Cyberdyne A-pillar gauges 
245/50/16 Tires on Snowflakes
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raw gas smell

Reply #3 –
Thanks for the tips...however this one now falls under the category of "user error".  I had brought my lawnmower gas can to the station a few days ago, and filled it, but forgot to take it out of the trunk when I got home!  DUH!  :hick:

Luckily, it is a 2gal one and it's got decent lids, so nothing leaked...just some fumes.

All is fine now...with the car anyway...the operator on the other hand...not so sure about him ;)
'87 Cougar LS V6 (stock) Daily Driver
'06 Lincoln LS V8
'12 F-150 SCrew FX4 5.0L
'80 Thunderbird V8 (mild 304) [sold to friend]

raw gas smell

Reply #4 –
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Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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