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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 01:19 PM
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Car: 1991 firebird formula
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Transmission: 700r4
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Am I running rich

I have a 89 firebird with a 305 TBI it really smells like gas all around the back. I have no gas leeks and the car gets bad gas mileage. It only smells when I get out and the harder I知 in the gas the stronger it smells. If I知 running rich how can I fix it?

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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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you need to get winaldl to find out for sure.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 12:51 AM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI
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Try pulling the plugs and checking them out.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 06:02 AM
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Car: black on red 92 rs
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I heard there was a recall on the gas tank filler pipe.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 11:18 AM
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Originally posted by bubbareno
I heard there was a recall on the gas tank filler pipe.
not in 89
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 01:17 PM
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From: Tucson
Car: 1991 firebird formula
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I have a code 43 which is a low ignition voltage. what causes this?
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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From: Tucson
Car: 1991 firebird formula
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Ok I checked my plugs and they are fine. I changed my o2 and air temp sensor what else is there.
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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Car: black on red 92 rs
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Are you still running rich, or did you fix the problem?
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 06:56 AM
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Re: Am I running rich

Originally posted by 2kickassbirds
I have a 89 firebird with a 305 TBI it really smells like gas all around the back. I have no gas leeks and the car gets bad gas mileage. It only smells when I get out and the harder I知 in the gas the stronger it smells. If I知 running rich how can I fix it?
Gas tank filler neck leaks are common. With a flashlight look up from under the car where the filler neck meets the gas tank. Look for gas stains on the tank around that area.

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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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Originally posted by 2kickassbirds
I have a code 43 which is a low ignition voltage. what causes this?
Code 43 is the knock detection system malfunction. Do a search on the TBI board including my name in the search will reveal info on it and how to correct it.

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