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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Gasoline smell

I turned the car ('89 IROC) off this afternoon and it had a really strong gasoline odor. What are somethings to check? Fuel lines?
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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Car: Aquiring a Thrid Gen soon
Engine: 350
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Maybe it might be running a little rich? Check your timing...
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Car: 87 & 89 Iroc's
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Axle/Gears: 2.77 - 3.70
Check the canister on the passenger side front this is where the tank vents. My hoses got rotted out and my car stunk of fumes bad. I also had this problem another time and the fuel filler neck was broken check it as well.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 05:32 AM
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Haggard/NoItsNotForSale,

Thanks for the reply, I will check both areas for problems...
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