Smells like fuel in the cabin?

Tiny
OLIVIA MARIAH
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  • 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I had my vehicle in the shop because of a fuel smell that filled the cabin. They changed all the o-rings on the fuel injectors. Well, I had to take it back in because that smell wouldn't go away. They noticed the previous shop missed putting back on an o-ring, so they fixed it. Well 2 days later I go to warm up my vehicle I come back out and open the door to an even worse gas smell. Like really bad. I tried to check around to see if anything was wet from fuel. I noticed one line connected that was wet. I'm including the pictures. I'm not sure if this would cause it or it's something else with the fuel system or rail.
Monday, February 13th, 2023 AT 8:16 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello Olivia,

This can be caused by the fuel tank filler hose or the EVAP charcoal canister. I don't think it is the hose you have found under the hood though it should be replaced with the correct hose, this will allow crankcase vapors but not a strong gas smell. Use a flashlight to check the fuel injectors for fuel leakage (engine running) it is easy to see the fuel because it will look wet. If they are dry let's raise the vehicle in the rear to check for gas leak stains around the tank and filler neck.

This guide can help you raise the car up:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Here is the location of the charcoal canister which you can tell if it is leaking by the same way, it will look wet. Please let me know what you find and check the images below. You can upload images of what you find, that would be great.

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Monday, February 13th, 2023 AT 12:48 PM
Tiny
OLIVIA MARIAH
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I found a wet fuel injector after pulling off the engine cover. It is very wet. Can we assume it is also missing an o-ring?
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Monday, February 13th, 2023 AT 1:06 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your time, Ken! I did look everywhere else including under the van but I did not see any more wet areas.
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Monday, February 13th, 2023 AT 1:07 PM
Tiny
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Hi Olivia, it looks like you found the leak, it could be the O ring or the body of the injector itself is leaking. I would remove the injector and check the O rings for damage when they were installed. If the seals look okay replace the fuel injector. Please don't drive the car anymore due to the fire hazard. Let me know what happens and thanks for the images.
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 AT 12:25 PM

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