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- From: grad@sparky.drad.umn.edu (Jonathan Grad)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- Subject: Re: Gas smells (pooofffffff)
- Message-ID: <1992Aug16.145819.21033@news2.cis.umn.edu>
- Date: 16 Aug 92 14:58:19 GMT
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- In article <15n438INN69q@agate.berkeley.edu> shyguy@ocf.berkeley.edu (David S. Shy) writes:
- >I have a 1984 Volvo 240DL wagon w/ the B23 engine. My problem
- >is that after I fill the tank w/ gas (doesn't matter how much;
- >however, problem is most pronounced when I fill the tank) there
- >is this disgusting gas smell in the passenger compartment. I realize
- stuff deleted.
-
- I have a similar problem with my Mazda GLC ('85). I smell gas in the
- passenger compartment when the windows are rolled down, but not when
- they are up, and not when the vent is open and the fan turned on. I had
- the gas pump replaced, to no avail. I can smell the gas around the left
- rear wheel well, neer the gas pipe. Also I can see what appears to be
- a wet spot on the underside of the gas tank. Note, I do not see a
- puddle of gas under the car.
-
- My questions:
- 1) How expensive is it to replace/repair the gas tank?
- 2) should I have the tank repaired (i.e. sent out to a radiator shop
- and re-sealed) or is it better to replace the tank?
- 3) What other problems can cause this gassy smell?
- 4) How dangerous is it to drive the car? ( I know this is a tough
- one to answer)
-
- Since I am concerned about my safety, and I rely on the car for my
- transportation I will be bringing it in Monday or Tuesday. I would
- appreciate any advice ASAP either here or via e-mail.
-
- If I get any responces I will post a summary of the results for others.
- Thanks in advance.
- -jonathan grad
- grad@sparky.drad.umn.edu
-