1993 Chevy Corsica, acceleration problem and gas smell from under the hood

MECHANICMOM

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1993 CHEVROLET CORSICA
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

Hello, I have a 1993 Chevrolet Corsica, 3.1L V-6 engine, 125c transmission, it's the LT version. My car has no umph at all getting going from a dead-stop or accelerating uphill and I can smell gas coming from under the hood the whole time it is running. Plus when I do get the car rolling and let off the throttle it will continue at the same speed and even start accelerating some. I have been told this problem could be the throttle position sensor. Could it be the TPS, or something else? I just bought this car not to long ago and my husband had to do alot of work to the front suspension already.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If you smell fuel, I would say no to the TPS. Check for fuel leaks at the fuel rail, where the injectors attach, and where they mount to the engine. The o-rings can leak on them causing a leak. Any fuel leak can be dangerous. Also, check fuel pump pressure to make sure the fuel pressure regulator is working properly.

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Sunday, October 9th, 2011 AT 5:19 AM

HASANTG

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I have Chevrolet Corsica 1995 2.2 and there is a leak from my injector where I can buy a good oring and thank you so much

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Thursday, April 5th, 2018 AT 10:34 AM

STEVE W.

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You can get full sets of injector seals at many parts stores, There is a seal at the top and bottom. You should replace them all if one leaks as they tend to age together and start failing. These are some part numbers for the full sets. Be sure to clean the o-rings seats and lube them with a bit of engine oil when you go to assemble them.

FEL-PRO set - ES71188
AIRTEX/WELLS set - 1G1017
ACDELCO set - 2173113

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Friday, April 6th, 2018 AT 3:27 PM

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