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gas problem for a 88 camaro 5.7

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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Car: 1988 Chevy Camaros
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gas problem for a 88 camaro 5.7

Ok heres the problem when i turn the car on it takes time and I can smell gas vapor big time coming from the engine and when im the freeway The vehicle engine runs rough and often stumbles and sputters? what could be the problem
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Re: gas problem for a 88 camaro 5.7

check all the fuel lines going to the rail and injectors, i would also check the fuel preasure
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Re: gas problem for a 88 camaro 5.7

I have the same problem I checked my fuel line's but no cracks or leaks wtf
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Old May 1, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Re: gas problem for a 88 camaro 5.7

What about your carbon canister? Smell fuel there? Also , check the check valve around your gas tank. It is a small white plastic valve. Check your spark plugs to see if you have leaking injectors. You will smell and see fuel on them.
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