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 5:45 PM
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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 6:00 PM
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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 7:21 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 7:51 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 2:36 PM
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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 4:58 PM
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