gas smell

[Bucwheat]

Hey guys,I have a problem that started when I last filled up, the shut off on the pump was broken and the gas over filled all over the fender,The next morning I smelled gas in the garage and thought maybe some was pooled up behind the fender,eventually it went away over the next few weeks,but now when I drive the car and say go to dinner or shopping when I return the cab smells like gas everytime,any ideas?

[Munch]

Just guessing here. What year is your car, maybe you have the cracked crossover tube thing they just recalled?

[Bucwheat]

A 1998,there is a recall?

[Tulsa Vette Guy]

Just guessing here. What year is your car, maybe you have the cracked crossover tube thing they just recalled?


I agree, check out the crossover.

[Bucwheat]

How hard is the cross over to get to?

[WKMCD]

It's the fuel filter!!!!!

It's located up beside the frame. They leak and collect in the tank shield and then run to the ground.

[2ez 2spd]

It's the fuel filter!!!!!

It's located up beside the frame. They leak and collect in the tank shield and then run to the ground.

:iagree: I had this with my 97, 97 & 98 has the same fuel filter mine was leaking at the connector a o ring or something goes bad, mine was dripping on the exhaust.

Not sure why it would start this after the over fill if it is the fuel filter.

[Bucwheat]

It's the fuel filter!!!!!

It's located up beside the frame. They leak and collect in the tank shield and then run to the ground.

That's the first thing i checked was the filter.The last time I changed it out one of the clamps worked it's way loose and I got it taken care of quick .I checked under the hood and it's dry as a bone,the only time I smell gas is right after I drive it then park it for a few.

[WKMCD]

Pull the left side inner fender. You'll be able to see the area around the gas fill. Get in there with some Simple Green and flush the area out. I still think you're dealing with residual odor from the gas fill over-flow and draining behind the fender.

[Bucwheat]

I'll let you guys know what I find .

[Bucwheat]

Well it turned out to be a crack in the fuel line about 18" up from the fuel filter on the frame. good news if this is all it was. Better than 2400 bucks for a gas tank removal for a connector pipe change.:hurray:

[Eagleeye]

Lucky you caught it !

[Bucwheat]

I'm glad the fuel line don't run over exhaust pipes for sure.