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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 05:00 PM
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Car: '87 Firebird GTA
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Gas smell?

I get a gas smell inside of the car after driving for about 5 or 10 minutes. I looked under the car while it was running and I couldn't smell anything. I have no idea where it's coming from.. driving down the expressway gives me a headache sometimes. Any ideas? It seems to be coming from the back of the car, but I don't see any leaks.
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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Car: '86 Berlinetta
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
maybe it's coming from your exhaust... check if it's coming from your catalytic converter. You might be running way rich and the cat just cant seem to burn all of it up.
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 05:31 PM
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Car: '87 Firebird GTA
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The cat is brand new. This is a shot in the dark, but could it be that my gas cap isn't holding pressure? When I take it off I don't get a hissing noise at all.
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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You may as well get a new gas cap for it anyways, one with a gas cap lock, I think they're like 10 dollars from Advanced Auto...
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 07:33 AM
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Car: 92 t/a
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I had same problem it was pin holes where the filler neck was soldered to the tank..I found a recall on this and got a new tank for free! i have a 92 t/a and this may not apply to your year model...
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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Car: 91Z
Engine: 355/afr/sr/lpe219
Transmission: built 700R
Does that recall still apply today??
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 09:08 AM
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IF YOUR CAR WAS INVOLVED, YES. CALL YOUR LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER OR THE GM ZONE OFFICE TO FIND OUT
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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THANK YOU!! lol
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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RECALL # 92C36 COVERS 91 AND 92 MODELS I BELIEVE...
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