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Correct Gas Cap for 1988 5.7 IROC....Vented or Non-Vented?

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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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Correct Gas Cap for 1988 5.7 IROC....Vented or Non-Vented?

Hey guys,

I'm trying to determine what kind of gas cap my 1988 IROC is supposed to have. When I bought the car, it had a vented unit. When I looked up and purchased a Stant replacement, it was non-vented. If I use the vented cap, I smell gas fumes at the rear of the car. The non vented cap gives me fumes at the engine copmartment. Just trying to detemine the right cap so I can troubleshoot the fumes problem.

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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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Re: Correct Gas Cap for 1988 5.7 IROC....Vented or Non-Vented?

You will have a non-vented cap to contain evap emissions. You probably have a leaking hose on the system under the hood. Check near the evap canister.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Re: Correct Gas Cap for 1988 5.7 IROC....Vented or Non-Vented?

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You will have a non-vented cap to contain evap emissions. You probably have a leaking hose on the system under the hood. Check near the evap canister.
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it! I did a 'sniff' test near the canister but was unable to come up with anything. I'll keep looking and hopefully I can find it.
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