2004 Cadillac CTS Gas tank

2004 CADILLAC CTS
59,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NETTIEBROCHE
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I have a 2004 CTS, the dealer said that I have a small leak in my gas tank and I should replace it. It cost at lot, nearly $2000.00. The reason I had it checked was that the warning light came on for tank. It happend once before and it was my gas cap not properly closed, I bought a new gas cap and the light went off after a couple of days. My question is,
Can fumes from the small leak enter inside my car and cause damage to my car and to my health?
Mar 16, 2009 at 12:15 AM
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RASMATAZ
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I have a small leak in my gas tank

Is it actually leaking out raw fuel or its just fuel vapor?
Mar 16, 2009 at 12:26 AM
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NETTIEBROCHE
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I don't know if it's leaking raw fuel or vapor, I was told that when it was checked, it was filled with nitrogen, and smoke came out indicating a small hole.
Mar 16, 2009 at 12:43 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The Evap system is leaking and its not being purge back to the engine to be reburn. Get it fix otherwise you'll fail the state emission/smog test. Just smelling fuel vapor can harm you
Mar 16, 2009 at 1:39 AM
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