1997 Pontiac Firebird

1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
67,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEAN4321
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way does a car smell like gas when you turn it off and I cant fine no leaks
Sep 10, 2009 at 8:04 AM
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JDL
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I'd check the injectors and fuel pressure regulator for leaks. If there is a vacuum line connector to regulator, check the line for gas.You might also use a fuel pressure gage, see if the system will hold pressure.
Sep 10, 2009 at 8:24 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Also check the charcoal canister could be saturated with fuel
Sep 10, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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