96 Firebird Gas Odor Problem.........

[blindeyed]

Wow, way old thread. I'll let it slide and keep it unlocked since the original poster is still inquiring about the same problem.. even though it's almost been a year since it was first posted. Also, the thread has been moved to the "Problem Diagnosis" sub-forum.

[Wattsyurz]

It may be the filler neck-tank junction. There was a GM recall about pinholes and small cracks appearing near this joint. I had a friend tell me about a smell of fuel as he waited in the car about 20 minutes. One thing to check for sure.

[lt1 youngun]

i have a 95 camaro and have a pretty bad gas odor as well... but it's not when my car is sitting. whenever i used to make a left turn hard i could smell it for a few seconds. now if i take a turn hard either way i can smell it STRONG for about a minute. any ideas on solutions ? ... on a college budget ?

[Ralph123]

I have a 99 firebird and had the the same problem of gas smell and car running rough at times. It was the fuel pressure regulator leaking and causing the problem.

[lt1 youngun]

did you ever notice your car kind of jumping when when you first start driving it ? the reason i ask is because if you did then i think that might be the problem . keep in mind this gas odor is very strong too and i can smell it in and outside.

[Ralph123]

Yes, on my 3.8L the fuel pressures regulator is located on top of the engine way in the back. A bit of a pain to get to.

[lt1 youngun]

thanks for the help . i found out what was wrong today and because i was gettin the same gas mileage they said that wasn't the problem and smoke out my fuel system for me. ended up being a bad fuel vent solenoid. so if anyone knows how to fix that feel free to inform. most likely just going to let a mechanic do it