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smellin gas

:bs: seems that now when im driving or sitting or whatever, as long as the car is running,, it seems like it smells like gas near the drivers side door. you can smell it a bit if the window is all the way down.

any ideas? is my carb ****ed? running rich?

need some insight. i dont know what to do :bs:  :canada:  :toilet:

Re: smellin gas

Reply #1 –
check for leaks in all of your fuel lines... first thing.

Re: smellin gas

Reply #2 –
Get your nose and ears under the hood and check for a leaking fuel injector.  You can not see many of them, but in a quiet environment --and with a shut off engine, you will hear a faint hissing if your ear is turned/tuned to the culprit.  I detected 2 that way--after parking in the garage and closing the overhead door (engine off).  The fuel pressure (with a leak) remains up for a few minutes after shutdown, especially if the engine is hot.  You will/should smell an oily but particularly gassy odor in that area. 

...Not a very safe driving deal if the guy in the vehicle to your right (dual lanes) tosses out a cigarette while stopped at a light.  I would get on it real soon.

Re: smellin gas

Reply #3 –
Quote from: thunderstruck
is my carb ****ed?

Quote from: JKATHRE
Get your nose and ears under the hood and check for a leaking fuel injector.

Just a guess but I would say it's not a leaky injector ;)

Re: smellin gas

Reply #4 –
those rubber fuel lines can crack and leak under pressure too..

Re: smellin gas

Reply #5 –
hmm ok well ill see what i can do