2000 Volkswagen Passat Smells like gasoline

2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
160,457 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SAMLITTLE_5
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When I start my car it leaks fuel. What do you think would cause this? Would it be the fuel pump?
Aug 27, 2009 at 11:56 AM
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DUBTECH
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Where does it leak fuel?

Is the smell stronger under the hood or inside the cabin?

Have any repairs been made recently to the fuel system?
Aug 31, 2009 at 1:45 PM
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