i smell gas

[flatire]

everytime i get in the car i smell gas, whats the problem?96 maxima

[Nahkapohjola]

Originally Posted by flatire

everytime i get in the car i smell gas, whats the problem?96 maxima

Rubber hoses cracked, loose connectors. Seek out, Correct immediately if you dont like fires...

[flatire]

checked out fine,still no verdict.is there anything else .theres got to be?
flatire

[Nahkapohjola]

Originally Posted by flatire

checked out fine,still no verdict.is there anything else .theres got to be?
flatire

I suppose one can smell only leaked evaporated gas? Functional vehicle does not leak. Gasolin comes pumped from rear tank via rubberhoses, overflow returns back as the pressure valve allows.

What do u mean: "theres got to be?". What else there can be but a leak? Or wrong diag on smell...

Replace hoses, also the rail interconnector hose.

[flatire]

Originally Posted by Nahkapohjola

I suppose one can smell only leaked evaporated gas? Functional vehicle does not leak. Gasolin comes pumped from rear tank via rubberhoses, overflow returns back as the pressure valve allows.

What do u mean: "theres got to be?". What else there can be but a leak? Or wrong diag on smell...

Replace hoses, also the rail interconnector hose.

well the car takes a while to start,about 20 secs then runs fun.only when its cold it does this,same with the smellwhen i get in after ive used it and its still warm i dont smell gas and it starts right up,im so confused,its almost like i have to prime in order to start,maybe i overlooked the leak if there is one but it remaines as im stumped.
please help


flatire

[Nahkapohjola]

Originally Posted by flatire

well the car takes a while to start,about 20 secs then runs fun.only when its cold it does this,same with the smellwhen i get in after ive used it and its still warm i dont smell gas and it starts right up,im so confused,its almost like i have to prime in order to start,maybe i overlooked the leak if there is one but it remaines as im stumped.
please help
flatire

You do want to keep secrets, do you? Does not help - if help asked. Tell now all symptoms, car history...

20sec start is an real problem indication. Gas smell added, time for repair. With this info I would think one or more injectors leaking: anyways the gas is not ignited and comes through raw. If this is the reason, only way is to replace worn injectors, ...costly.

Bad ignition? Anyways, do this first: Change plugs, NGK. Cracked coils? (you may take off, clean the coils with electronics cleaner, add insulation -electronics high voltage laqcuer, self vulcanizing rubber tape) or just buy all new.
For quick coil tst: wrap coils into some dry cloth.

[infinman]

After your vehicle starts how does it idle for the first 10 sec.?You need to use your God given sniffer{nose}to track down the fuel smell.Inside the vehicle?At the front under hood?at the rear?Sounds like you are losing your fuel pressure while not running.Sounds like fuel is escaping externally.Follow your fuel lines {pressure and return} from the tank to the fuel rail , and from pressure regulator to tank.

[The Black Pearl]

I had the same problem and it took me awhile for me to find the problem. It was the fuel line under the driver side that was leaking. I Had the fuel line replaced with rubber tubing at the dealership.

[flatire]

Originally Posted by infinman

After your vehicle starts how does it idle for the first 10 sec.?You need to use your God given sniffer{nose}to track down the fuel smell.Inside the vehicle?At the front under hood?at the rear?Sounds like you are losing your fuel pressure while not running.Sounds like fuel is escaping externally.Follow your fuel lines {pressure and return} from the tank to the fuel rail , and from pressure regulator to tank.

well it idles real shittyfor about 2 mins.and then t runs fine.