STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IF TANK FULL
Last Post 06-13-2011 03:15 PM by Slug-Gunner. 5 Replies.
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scooterdownUser is Offline Senior Poster Senior Poster Send Private Message Posts:7263 Avatar
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06-11-2011 09:53 AM
    After I fill the 35 gal tank on the 93 CLUB WAGON STRONG GASOLINE SMELL.....

     No sign of leaks.............May be vent?
    Stop The Cry'n and Do Some Try'n....... Check the Obvious and Simple First....... Geneva IL / Gold Canyon AZ .................................. Master Life Member/ Member Since 1998
    hrhelmUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1587 Avatar
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    06-11-2011 10:07 AM
    scooter,
    Check out the charcoal canister and its purge system. From what you have mentioned, sounds like the gas vapors are overwhelming the charcoal canister and it is probably not purging as you drive. The purge is controlled by a temperature activated vacuum valve that then opens the purge valve. Could be as simple as a cracked or disconnected vacuum line.

    Check the Obvious and Simple First.......
    "May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be at your back"

    Heart of Texas

    H.R.

    scooterdownUser is Offline Senior Poster Senior Poster Send Private Message Posts:7263 Avatar
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    06-11-2011 03:54 PM

    When driving ok it's when parked it stinks.

    Ill check it out thanks hrhelm

    18 YEAR OLD FILTER..........................

    That may be the obvious..................
    Stop The Cry'n and Do Some Try'n....... Check the Obvious and Simple First....... Geneva IL / Gold Canyon AZ .................................. Master Life Member/ Member Since 1998
    hrhelmUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1587 Avatar
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    06-11-2011 04:31 PM
    scooter,
    One obvious I didn't mention is the fiber filter at bottom of charcoal canister may be clogged with "dried mud" and not allowing a full purge of the canister. I have had to remedy this problem multiple times when I was operating repair shop. Usually rubbing with a gloved hand will remove the "mud" and the canister will resume operating.

    Good luck!
    "May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be at your back"

    Heart of Texas

    H.R.

    scooterdownUser is Offline Senior Poster Senior Poster Send Private Message Posts:7263 Avatar
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    06-12-2011 08:21 PM

    Thanks again............Did find my AC leak. OH! GO DALLAS!
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    Slug-GunnerUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:2240 Avatar
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    06-13-2011 03:15 PM
    Posted By scooterdown on 06-12-2011 09:21 PM

    Thanks again............Did find my AC leak. OH! GO DALLAS!

    Scooter....
    Your OP was about a GASOLINE ODOR.  What did you mean when you wrote, "Did find my AC leak."?

    Did you have any luck in locating your 'GASOLINE ODOR LEAK'?

    Slug-Gunner - - - Augusta, GA - - - Keep an "Open Mind" = You'll NEVER STOP LEARNING!
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