Fuel Smell In Cabin

Justin0 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-29-2009, 02:33 PM

Hey gents, just wanted to get your thoughts.....recently, I've been getting a strong fuel smell in the cabin, particularly after acceleration and after idling for more than 10 seconds or so. I have less than a quarter-tank of gas, so I ruled out over-filling of the tank. I also checked around the car while idling, and pressing the accelerator, but no leaks at all. For all you hard-a$$es out there, yes, I did a search but it yielded little-to-nothing. Any ideas?

Cheers.

AnglerfisH · #2 (**permalink**) 06-29-2009, 05:55 PM

You might have a leaking fuel injector.

jserrano · #3 (**permalink**) 06-29-2009, 07:14 PM

Check very closely at the hose clamps for the fuel filter and for fuel rail. If they're wet...well, you know the rest...

jayjaya29 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 02:41 AM

Yeah check around the fuel lines delivering fuel to the fuel rail. I once changed my fuel filter and things were exactly very tight. Once I tightened everything up, the smell went away.

Justin0 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 07:11 AM

alrighty, I'll check those things this morning. I had it inspected a few hours after I posted this, and it passed both emission and inspection, just in case anyone cares ha.

StormzUSMC · #6 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 07:13 AM

Does it smell like fuel or have a more foul smell to it?

Justin0 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 07:20 AM

It smells like raw gasoline straight from the pump. I know the other smell, I've had that problem too....

StormzUSMC · #8 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 07:22 AM

Haha, ok just checkin!

Nissan>Honda · #9 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 12:34 AM

i had the same problem except with it came extreme buck and knocking in the engine and i needed a knock sensor and the problem went away i dont think this is the same sounds like a leak to me

BiGJoHn619 · #10 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 09:05 AM

haha something funny is im having the same dam problem i just did a full tuneup on the alty and i had a strong fuel smell... come to find out my fuel line from under the fuel filter is leaking... i tried tightening the clamp and changing it and no luck.. so i bought a 3ft goodyear fuel line and new clamps hopefully that fixes the problem.

moare91 · #11 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 03:35 PM

have you messed with the fuel pump under the rear seat? In mine, the cap and gasket weren't installed correctly. Just one more checkpoint

Justin0 · #12 (**permalink**) 07-07-2009, 03:37 AM

Nah, I havent touched the pump under the rear seat. I checked around the fuel filter along with the hoses, and had my brother press the accelerator, and no leaks...hmmm.