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Old 11-21-02, 10:11 AM
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Smell gas, fuel leak, now what....

Ok, I smell gas when I start the car, I thought it was just cuz it was cold, but after I ran for awhile and the engine warmed up, I still smelled it, inside the car and inside the engine compartment. Where should I look for the leak? I dont know anything about the fuel system so ANY help is good help. What should I look for and where should I check? Thanks.

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Old 11-21-02, 10:30 AM
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Sounds like a fuel pulsation damper (dampner to the spelling-impaired). Do a search and DO NOT DRIVE YOUR CAR OR IT MIGHT BURN TO THE GROUND.

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uh oh...been driving to and from work, its my only mode of transportation.....
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I had a big leak for a few weeks and luckily I didn't get a fire. You might not get that lucky. Tear the upper intake off, jumper the fuel pump and look for leaks.
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Seriously, take the time to find this leak or you may have no mode of transportion. You don't want to experience the sick feeling of watching your car turn into a campfire. Look at it as a good way to get to know your car better by taking some of it apart.

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Please!!!!!! dont let it burn

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