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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:58 AM
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From: PA
Car: '92 Camaro Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Built 700R4
Axle/Gears: Unknown 9 Bolt Posi, 3.73s
Smell Of Gas...

So I haven't driven my car in over a month, but even when I did drive it daily, I could always smell gas. It never worried me, but it is noticeable. Even my mom smells it from outside the garage. What could be the reason for this? I replaced the gas cap and it helped a little. I can smell it inside and outside the car. It's worse in the rear but even in the front I can smell it, what can I do?


I don't think it's leaking because there are not any puddles or drips.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 5.0 TBI
Transmission: W/C T5
Axle/Gears: 3.08 Posi
Re: Smell Of Gas...

IIRC there is a gas tank recall for the 90+ vehicles. Also if is leaking it prolly would be from the filler neck. They have had a tendency to fail there. Do a search and you will find your answers.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Car: 87IROC, 740iBMW, 328iBMW, 86GMC
Engine: 5.7, 4.4LV8, 2.8, 6.0
Transmission: Manuals & Auto's
Axle/Gears: 3.27, 3.42
Re: Smell Of Gas...

Have you checked around the charcoal vapor cannister area for the gas smell?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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Engine: stock 305...
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Re: Smell Of Gas...

i have the same problem but yours seems to be more extreme also my sending unit went out and now my fuel pump is slowly failing me
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