Is this gonna cost me?
engage
01-09-2004, 06:12 PM
Yesterday, I noticed a strong smell of gas/oil coming from my engine. It noticed it while running the heater (it's about 5 degrees outside). My car isn't making any noises, it's not shakey, the engine temp seems to be fine. I don't know if this is a major deal or not. Any suggestions?
engage
01-09-2004, 06:13 PM
Any help/ input would be appreciated.
LjasonL
01-09-2004, 06:30 PM
No idea. Is it a WRX? Didn't some WRX's have some recall where they went in to the dealership to get a gas smell fixed?
MB38
01-09-2004, 06:34 PM
Do a search on Nasioc. There are a LOT of threads about this lately. It could be a blown gasket on your left shortblock (usually related to an up-pipe install), but it's most likely a blown/loosened valve (of sorts) underneath your intake. Again, do a search on nasioc.
engage
01-09-2004, 06:45 PM
Thanks. I took a look at Nasioc and some other sites, and found that this seems to be a common occurence. There was a TSB issued detailing a cold weather fuel smell for the 2002 wrx. At least I know I'm not alone.
TheLogikal1
01-18-2004, 11:16 AM
check the fuel rail, i had the same problem with my s14 last week. i had a busted o-ring.
(forgive me if what i said sounds stupid in "boxer-engine" terms, i dont know jack about subies)
(forgive me if what i said sounds stupid in "boxer-engine" terms, i dont know jack about subies)
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