Gas smell in cabin...not so much in engine bay?

Jard · 03-24-2006, 08:16 AM

Symptoms happened this morning in Shannon's wagon. We smelled gas while sitting at a light right by home and then again in the parking lot at work once we stopped and idled for a few moments.

I popped the hood and sniffed around in there, but didn't smell any gas. Shannon says the smell was really strong on her side(driver's side) outside of the car.

What do I check first?

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AcquaCow · 03-24-2006, 08:18 AM

Lift left-outter cheak and inspect for leaks in das pooper?

Jard · 03-24-2006, 08:19 AM

Gasoline.

blubaru703 · 03-24-2006, 08:22 AM

Oh noes your NOZ is leaking!!!

D_Block · 03-24-2006, 08:28 AM

Was it cold this am? That is a known issue..do a freakin search n00b!!!

Nuc1earWinter · 03-24-2006, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_Block

Was it cold this am? That is a known issue..do a freakin search n00b!!!

The issue you are refering to would cause the gasoline smell to emanate from the engine bay. N00b!

VipersEatLotus · 03-24-2006, 08:30 AM

[asshat-ish mid-a representative] do a ****in search noob and you will find your answer...this has been covered a million times!!! [/asshat-ish mid-a representative]

Jard · 03-24-2006, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VipersEatLotus

[asshat-ish mid-a representative] do a ****in search noob and you will find your answer...this has been covered a million times!!! [/asshat-ish mid-a representative]

Dyyyrrrrrran already beat you to that.

Sean already told him he was stupid.

We're past that.

D_Block · 03-24-2006, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuc1earWinter

The issue you are refering to would cause the gasoline smell to emanate from the engine bay. N00b!

I have had the cold gas smell in the cabin...this was prior to doing anything with my injectors, and it was on cold mornings....n00b!!

keep it up. No red hazard button

Nuc1earWinter · 03-24-2006, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_Block

I have had the cold gas smell in the cabin...this was prior to doing anything with my injectors, and it was on cold mornings....n00b!!

keep it up. No red hazard button

I hate you.

D_Block · 03-24-2006, 08:34 AM

Seriously, I have had the same smell. The reason it may not have been noticeable in the engine bay, logic dictates, would be it is in the OPEN FREAKIN AIR!!!! Duhhhh!!! Gaaawsh!!

Jard · 03-24-2006, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_Block

Seriously, I have had the same smell. The reason it may not have been noticeable in the engine bay, logic dictates, would be it is in the OPEN FREAKIN AIR!!!! Duhhhh!!! Gaaawsh!!

So why does it smell outside the car right by the driver's door and not by the throttle body?

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VipersEatLotus · 03-24-2006, 08:36 AM

i have only had it bad once and then it went away...way back when i first had my car.

only happens on cold morning it seems.

some say it is the fule rails, that if you replace those you will be just fine.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...as+smell+cabin

can i have the red hazard button?

D_Block · 03-24-2006, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jard

So why does it smell outside the car right by the driver's door and not by the throttle body?

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Oh, somebody must have thrown gas at your door last night..DUHHHHHH!!!

Jard · 03-24-2006, 08:41 AM

Now that we're done with that...

I mean I obviously think it could be the TB fuel leak. I'll check all lines when I get a chance and see if there are any loose clamps or crap like that.

I was just surprised since it was 39 F this morning and it has been a lot colder out in the last few months and this never happened.

Nuc1earWinter · 03-24-2006, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jard

Now that we're done with that...

I mean I obviously think it could be the TB fuel leak. I'll check all lines when I get a chance and see if there are any loose clamps or crap like that.

I was just surprised since it was 39 F this morning and it has been a lot colder out in the last few months and this never happened.

You also said it was after idling.
Was the car already warmed up or was the engine still cold?

lotusdrift · 03-24-2006, 08:58 AM

typical issue with the 240 is to not have the inner gastank cover sealed properly...just a thought, if you happen to have installed a pump.

I would then just check all the lines, especially near the firewall where it goes from hard to soft (he heh heh heh).

Jard · 03-24-2006, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuc1earWinter

You also said it was after idling.
Was the car already warmed up or was the engine still cold?

The car had been idling for a while when we first smelled it (Remote Start before we leave in the morning), but we were less than a block from our place.

The car was warmed up when we got to the parking lot at work and smelled it again.

Grap · 03-24-2006, 09:08 AM

Didn't you just finish installing a drivers-side flamethrower option on her car?

BryanH · 03-24-2006, 09:16 AM

Did you get the exhaust gaskets fixed?

D_Block · 03-24-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jard

(Remote Start before we leave in the morning)

upscale!

jetwagon · 03-24-2006, 09:43 AM

My sub stinks like gas a lot. And I drive from inside the car rather than the engine compartment so I tend to smell the gas from inside the car.

Jard · 03-24-2006, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryanH

Did you get the exhaust gaskets fixed?

Yep...we got that all fixed up. No more raw exhaust smell...just gas now.

Another note: The car idles and runs fine.

Jard · 03-24-2006, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetwagon

My sub stinks like gas a lot. And I drive from inside the car rather than the engine compartment so I tend to smell the gas from inside the car.

Thank you "Capt. add nothing to the thread" guy.

VipersEatLotus · 03-24-2006, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetwagon

My sub stinks like gas a lot. And I drive from inside the car rather than the engine compartment so I tend to smell the gas from inside the car.

add your region/chapter info and we will start paying attention to your posts

if they are helpful

03-24-2006, 08:16 AM	#1
Jard In the silly seat Moderator Member#: 34935 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Silver Spring, MD Vehicle: SPB- 2013 Smugmobile	Gas smell in cabin...not so much in engine bay? Symptoms happened this morning in Shannon's wagon. We smelled gas while sitting at a light right by home and then again in the parking lot at work once we stopped and idled for a few moments. I popped the hood and sniffed around in there, but didn't smell any gas. Shannon says the smell was really strong on her side(driver's side) outside of the car. What do I check first? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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D_Block Scooby Guru Member#: 64127 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: www.niketalk.com Vehicle: 2001 PY ITR, 2012 X5 on order	Seriously, I have had the same smell. The reason it may not have been noticeable in the engine bay, logic dictates, would be it is in the OPEN FREAKIN AIR!!!! Duhhhh!!! Gaaawsh!!

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VipersEatLotus Scooby Guru Member#: 21007 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Chesapeake, VA	i have only had it bad once and then it went away...way back when i first had my car. only happens on cold morning it seems. some say it is the fule rails, that if you replace those you will be just fine. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...as+smell+cabin can i have the red hazard button?

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Jard In the silly seat Moderator Member#: 34935 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Silver Spring, MD Vehicle: SPB- 2013 Smugmobile	Now that we're done with that... I mean I obviously think it could be the TB fuel leak. I'll check all lines when I get a chance and see if there are any loose clamps or crap like that. I was just surprised since it was 39 F this morning and it has been a lot colder out in the last few months and this never happened.

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lotusdrift Scooby Specialist Member#: 24308 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: HR Vehicle: Oh, **** it I'm gonna have a party	typical issue with the 240 is to not have the inner gastank cover sealed properly...just a thought, if you happen to have installed a pump. I would then just check all the lines, especially near the firewall where it goes from hard to soft (he heh heh heh).

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Grap Scooby Specialist Member#: 6590 Join Date: May 2001	Didn't you just finish installing a drivers-side flamethrower option on her car?

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