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smelling fums in my car

Old May 31, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Car: 1983 & 1993 camaro z28
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smelling fums in my car

I believe i smell fums in my car like gas .Why would that be thair is no leaks . Anybody easle have this problem
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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Car: 82 Z-28
Engine: 383 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Re: smelling fums in my car

Did someone cut a hole thru the sheetmetal to replace a fuel pump the "easy" way?
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: limited slip
Re: smelling fums in my car

Same with mine but its exhaust fumes Im smelling. Cant find a leak though.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Re: smelling fums in my car

Mine aswell. Just not bad, possibly rust holes. Maybe through a open window? lol.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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Car: 1984 Camaro 'Vert
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Transmission: 700R4
Re: smelling fums in my car

A frequent and fun problem is that the exhaust leak is on the top of the pipe, and often that seems to cause a hole to form in the floor. I'd be looking for somewhere where exhaust, fuel, etc is spraying right into your carpet.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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Car: '86 Iroc Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Re: smelling fums in my car

I think it's inevitable with these cars. I have all brand new exhaust (headers on back) and I smell it.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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Car: 1991 Chevy Camaro RS
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4,
Axle/Gears: 3.73 w/SLP Zexel Torsen Limited Sli
Re: smelling fums in my car

I had that problem when i had my 82 Z there were rust hole by there rear shock mounts behind the back seats, Made my buddies prego girlfriend sick when she rode back there.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Re: smelling fums in my car

I found out that the fumes are coming from the vents. Maybe its leaking near the exhaust manifold.
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