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DRFT · 02-10-2004, 07:09 PM

ok abotu a month ago i changed my fuel pump and used the old rubber o ring. and the o ring was stretched out so i guess its not quite sealing all the spaces in. could it be because of my fuel pump? and the smell is really strong too!!

Rennen · 02-10-2004, 08:14 PM

Checked your injectors lately? I just had to change one on my 89, and sometime this week I need to swap out my friend's on his 90. Check for stains or pooled up fuel on you intake manifold.

-Matt

the head · 02-10-2004, 08:48 PM

i jsut cut a section out of the o ring then sealed the cut with silicone
your charcoal canister might be clogged or unhooked this can also cause a fuel smell

Bone · 02-10-2004, 09:56 PM

I have a similar problem. I am begining to think its a 240 thing. lol I have searched and searched for it. Mine comes from the rear of the car but its not there all the time. dont seem to make a difference how much gas is in the tank either. If I ever find mine I'll pass it on for FYI. Good luck

DRFT · 02-10-2004, 10:24 PM

yea i noticed it from the rear first, but then im starting to think its from the front also cause when ever i let air in throught the ac/heater vents i can smell it....

also while i changed the fule pump i also changed the fuel filter, can this also be the problem?

the head · 02-11-2004, 01:41 PM

not unless there is a leak at the filter

DRFT · 02-11-2004, 02:05 PM

and also seems like my gas mileage is gonig down too

Rennen · 02-11-2004, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DRFT

and also seems like my gas mileage is gonig down too

Gas not making it to the combustion chamber doesn't help gas milage.

Have you popped the hood and looked/smelled around the fuel filter and injector rail for leaks yet?

-Matt

DRFT · 02-11-2004, 02:32 PM

nope too busy with school but ill take a look this weekend

dekand · 02-12-2004, 04:00 AM

check the hoses for leakage... thats what the problem was with mine, one hose was dry rotted... replaced them all and fixed the problem, took a while to rid the smell but its gone now.

02-10-2004, 07:09 PM	#1
DRFT Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pow Pow Age: 41 Posts: 3,744 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why does my car smell like gasoline? ok abotu a month ago i changed my fuel pump and used the old rubber o ring. and the o ring was stretched out so i guess its not quite sealing all the spaces in. could it be because of my fuel pump? and the smell is really strong too!!

02-10-2004, 08:14 PM	#2
Rennen Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stafford, VA Age: 42 Posts: 882 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Rennen Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Checked your injectors lately? I just had to change one on my 89, and sometime this week I need to swap out my friend's on his 90. Check for stains or pooled up fuel on you intake manifold. -Matt __________________ '89 Nissan 240SX fastback: #23 DSP/RallyMod2/Track Slut '95 BMW 540i 6 speed: Ultimate Commuting Machine PFM Racing www.solo2.org www.midwest240sx.com

02-10-2004, 08:48 PM	#3
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i jsut cut a section out of the o ring then sealed the cut with silicone your charcoal canister might be clogged or unhooked this can also cause a fuel smell __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

02-11-2004, 01:41 PM	#6
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	not unless there is a leak at the filter __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

02-12-2004, 04:00 AM	#10
dekand Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flower Mound, TX Age: 39 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check the hoses for leakage... thats what the problem was with mine, one hose was dry rotted... replaced them all and fixed the problem, took a while to rid the smell but its gone now. __________________ No Signatures over 400x200!!

02-10-2004, 09:56 PM	#4
Bone Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a similar problem. I am begining to think its a 240 thing. lol I have searched and searched for it. Mine comes from the rear of the car but its not there all the time. dont seem to make a difference how much gas is in the tank either. If I ever find mine I'll pass it on for FYI. Good luck

02-10-2004, 10:24 PM	#5
DRFT Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pow Pow Age: 41 Posts: 3,744 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea i noticed it from the rear first, but then im starting to think its from the front also cause when ever i let air in throught the ac/heater vents i can smell it.... also while i changed the fule pump i also changed the fuel filter, can this also be the problem?

02-11-2004, 02:05 PM	#7
DRFT Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pow Pow Age: 41 Posts: 3,744 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	and also seems like my gas mileage is gonig down too

02-11-2004, 02:32 PM	#9
DRFT Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pow Pow Age: 41 Posts: 3,744 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nope too busy with school but ill take a look this weekend