How can I stop the smell of gas from coming thru my vents (or exhaust)

CHRISTIAN999

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2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM
63,000 MILES

For the last week and a half while the heater is on I smell gas or exhaust coming from the vents and now when I park I smell gas outside the car. When im driving the smell seems to go away when im at a light it starts to get worse.

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 AT 5:53 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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You need a shop asap before you have a fire. Any gas smell is a leak which could be deadly for you.

Please get it checked now before anything happens.

Roy

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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 AT 5:56 PM

CHRISTIAN999

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I know its not good but im thinkn if I had some clue what to look for heater core hose maybe the evaporator. I could fix it myself. Ive worked on many cars and currently in school getting ase certified but for now im a novice and just started school a few months back. Plus im very poor!

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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 AT 6:26 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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It is in the fuel delivery system, not the heater system.

Look at all the lines for leakage and replace as necessary.

Roy

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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 AT 6:31 PM

CHRISTIAN999

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Thank you! I think I may have found it. If not my instructor is coming by tonight to help. Till then ill keep it off the road! But thanks again! Oh and there is nothing leaking?

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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 AT 6:36 PM