Gas smell in cabin...not so much in engine bay? - Page 2

Xechs · 03-24-2006, 11:23 AM

I had this on my '02 WRX, in cold weather it would reak of gasoline in the cabin if you turned on the heat (started happening like 2-3 years after i bought it). You can see on the engine block if it's leaking pretty easily, should either appear "wet" or there may me a clean spot where the gas has cleaned off the dirt on the engine. I tried tightening the lines and didn't really have much luck with this, seemed to help a little bit but never went away. Since this is a TSB if you are out of warranty they won't do this for free, i think the subaru service runs between $400-$500. I just sucked it up and bought the perrin fuel rails and had them installed (you have to pull the manifold off to install them and EVERYTHING is attached to the manifold it seems). But i'm much happier now that I don't have to deal with it anymore. You may also want to check your fuel filter and connections there if you think it's comming from the driver's side.

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saint_foo · 03-24-2006, 11:28 AM

^ Yep. I'm surprised that you smelt it today and not earlier in the winter. I've smelt it in the cabin and was worried a few times until I read some threads in the technical forums.

I also thought that maybe I got some gasoline on my hands when pumping gas, touched the inside door, steering wheel, shift knob, etc. and didn't notice it at the time...but with a fresh pair of nostrils the next morning, it was noticeable. Meh.

Jard · 03-24-2006, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xechs

I had this on my '02 WRX, in cold weather it would reak of gasoline in the cabin if you turned on the heat (started happening like 2-3 years after i bought it). You can see on the engine block if it's leaking pretty easily, should either appear "wet" or there may me a clean spot where the gas has cleaned off the dirt on the engine. I tried tightening the lines and didn't really have much luck with this, seemed to help a little bit but never went away. Since this is a TSB if you are out of warranty they won't do this for free, i think the subaru service runs between $400-$500. I just sucked it up and bought the perrin fuel rails and had them installed (you have to pull the manifold off to install them and EVERYTHING is attached to the manifold it seems). But i'm much happier now that I don't have to deal with it anymore. You may also want to check your fuel filter and connections there if you think it's comming from the driver's side.

Good info...

Time for upgrades?

ShannonO · 03-24-2006, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jard

Good info...

Time for upgrades?

You gotta do what you gotta do...

VipersEatLotus · 03-24-2006, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VipersEatLotus

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?

and how is this not good info? i even sent you the big as thread about it...i said the same thing he did with not so many words. asshat!!!!!!!

but "no thanks dave!!!!"

we are soooo fighting...i might not even come to your cookout!!! hmmmph

jetwagon · 03-24-2006, 11:57 AM

Lift left-outter cheak and inspect for leaks in das pooper?
Didn't you just finish installing a drivers-side flamethrower option on her car?
Oh noes your NOZ is leaking!!!

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

I see how it is.

BryanH · 03-24-2006, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetwagon

Lift left-outter cheak and inspect for leaks in das pooper?
Didn't you just finish installing a drivers-side flamethrower option on her car?
Oh noes your NOZ is leaking!!!

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

I see how it is.

edit your profile and you will get less crap.

mattpreet1 · 03-24-2006, 12:02 PM

Yeah I smelled it in early Feburary when it was really cold. I only smelled it for about 2-3 min. (or at least got used to it) while crusin' on 66. Haven't smelled it since that morning though (knock on wood ... oh crap, everything here is plastic ... CRAP!)

Jard · 03-24-2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetwagon

Lift left-outter cheak and inspect for leaks in das pooper?
Didn't you just finish installing a drivers-side flamethrower option on her car?
Oh noes your NOZ is leaking!!!

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

I see how it is.

I expect nothing buy mindless dribble from those guys.

Jard · 03-24-2006, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VipersEatLotus

and how is this not good info? i even sent you the big as thread about it...i said the same thing he did with not so many words. asshat!!!!!!!

but "no thanks dave!!!!"

we are soooo fighting...i might not even come to your cookout!!! hmmmph

He provided words that I could read right in front of me. You provided a link to another thread where I have to read and search for info.

His reply > Your reply

*whaaaaaaaaaaambulance*

fantabulous · 03-24-2006, 12:19 PM

i had a similar situation. but it was my fuel filter out line clamp being loose. also there is a small hose on the fuel rail that goes under the intake manifold on the drivers side. the clamps were loose.

D_Block · 03-24-2006, 12:22 PM

I believe that I was the first to say do a search n00b!!

So Dave, quit whining

Noone listens to Gurus anymore!!!

lotusdrift · 03-24-2006, 12:33 PM

wait, you didn't look at the TSB as the very first option? I had too much faith I see....

don't worry dave, people never listen to me, I don't know why I try

VipersEatLotus · 03-24-2006, 12:35 PM

dylan i am not talking to you till you give me my 50 bucks back

or till you actually buy a car...

D_Block · 03-24-2006, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotusdrift

wait, you didn't look at the TSB as the very first option? I had too much faith I see....

don't worry dave, people never listen to me, I don't know why I try

I SAID IT FIRST!!! DOH!!!!

And Dave, that money was already spent on booze and dirty strippers...

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03-24-2006, 11:23 AM	#26
Xechs Scooby Specialist Member#: 7251 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Rockville, MD Vehicle: 2018 Outback 3.6R Grey	I had this on my '02 WRX, in cold weather it would reak of gasoline in the cabin if you turned on the heat (started happening like 2-3 years after i bought it). You can see on the engine block if it's leaking pretty easily, should either appear "wet" or there may me a clean spot where the gas has cleaned off the dirt on the engine. I tried tightening the lines and didn't really have much luck with this, seemed to help a little bit but never went away. Since this is a TSB if you are out of warranty they won't do this for free, i think the subaru service runs between $400-$500. I just sucked it up and bought the perrin fuel rails and had them installed (you have to pull the manifold off to install them and EVERYTHING is attached to the manifold it seems). But i'm much happier now that I don't have to deal with it anymore. You may also want to check your fuel filter and connections there if you think it's comming from the driver's side. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

03-24-2006, 11:28 AM	#27
saint_foo Scooby Guru Member#: 64364 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern Commonwealth	^ Yep. I'm surprised that you smelt it today and not earlier in the winter. I've smelt it in the cabin and was worried a few times until I read some threads in the technical forums. I also thought that maybe I got some gasoline on my hands when pumping gas, touched the inside door, steering wheel, shift knob, etc. and didn't notice it at the time...but with a fresh pair of nostrils the next morning, it was noticeable. Meh.

03-24-2006, 11:57 AM	#31
jetwagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 59872 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Metro Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX White	Lift left-outter cheak and inspect for leaks in das pooper? Didn't you just finish installing a drivers-side flamethrower option on her car? Oh noes your NOZ is leaking!!! Thank you "Capt. add nothing to the thread" guy. I see how it is.

03-24-2006, 12:02 PM	#33
mattpreet1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 73230 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: N to the O.V.A. Vehicle: '03 Silver Bugeye B*atch!	Yeah I smelled it in early Feburary when it was really cold. I only smelled it for about 2-3 min. (or at least got used to it) while crusin' on 66. Haven't smelled it since that morning though (knock on wood ... oh crap, everything here is plastic ... CRAP!)

03-24-2006, 12:19 PM	#36
fantabulous Scooby Specialist Member#: 57364 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: N.Korea, MD Vehicle: 99 m coupe 01 z3 coupe	i had a similar situation. but it was my fuel filter out line clamp being loose. also there is a small hose on the fuel rail that goes under the intake manifold on the drivers side. the clamps were loose.

03-24-2006, 12:22 PM	#37
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	I believe that I was the first to say do a search n00b!! So Dave, quit whining Noone listens to Gurus anymore!!!

03-24-2006, 12:33 PM	#38
lotusdrift Scooby Specialist Member#: 24308 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: HR Vehicle: Oh, **** it I'm gonna have a party	wait, you didn't look at the TSB as the very first option? I had too much faith I see.... don't worry dave, people never listen to me, I don't know why I try

03-24-2006, 12:35 PM	#39
VipersEatLotus Scooby Guru Member#: 21007 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: North Shore, MA	dylan i am not talking to you till you give me my 50 bucks back or till you actually buy a car...