gas smell coming from heater

1990 VOLVO 740
262,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRADMUSKRAT7
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Thank you for answering my question so quickly the problem is just minor right now, to fix the problem, am i looking at a new heater core or evaporator?
Mar 24, 2011 at 10:45 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So what smell are you smelling is it sweet?Is the carpet in the front getting wet up by your feet?
Mar 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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BRADMUSKRAT7
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The smell is the smell of gasolinee fumes when the heater is on. So me times gas smell is very from slight to strong.
Mar 24, 2011 at 12:21 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Well a heater core or evaporator core doesn't have or leak gasoline.You must have a gas leak under the hood and the blower fan is bringing the smell in.I would be looking in the engine compartment when the smell is present.
Mar 24, 2011 at 12:51 PM
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BRADMUSKRAT7
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Again, thank you for your speedy advice, the problem seems to have gone away. I just bought the car and i believe it sat in the garage for awhile. This is my first volvo and im still getting to know the car. Thank you.
Mar 25, 2011 at 7:36 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Well keep me posted if you find something or the smell comes back.
Mar 25, 2011 at 9:58 AM
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