98 jeep cherokee

160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HOTSHOT39
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i have a 1998 jeep cherokee sport 4.0,why do i smell gas and these no leaks ? i just had the valves changed and head shaved and a tune up,its just around town ,on the highway i dont smell it????
Nov 21, 2010 at 5:29 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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You do have a leak. you just haven't found it yet. It may be a very small leak and the fuel will evaporate very quickly so you may have to search for it with the engine running. I have seen some techs use baby powder to help find it.
Nov 21, 2010 at 5:34 AM
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