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1998 Chevy Monte Carlo Fuel smell

14,900 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PEETYPANTS
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I have a bad EGR valve and am replacing it tonight. However, I am now smelling a fuel smell when I start the car, it's coming thru the vents. The check engine light is on but I know that is related to the EGR valve. I will get the check engine light read later but was just trying to get a clue as to what could be causing the smell... Can you help? I'm a single mother with 2 small children and don't want to get stranded somewhere before I can get something else fixed.

updated 9/22/09
Thanks. I forgot about O2 sensors. I am having the check engine light read later when I replace the EGR valve so I'm interested to see if it's one of those.
Kim
Sep 18, 2009 at 12:32 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
There maybe an exhaust leak that is either at the EGR or in exhaust before O2 sensor that could be setting code. Go to an Auto Zone they will code for free. Then post will advise.
Hope this helps
Sep 18, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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