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Old 11-17-2009, 01:09 PM
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i cannot figure it out. When the windows are up the smell for the most part goes away, as soon as i roll the windows down the cabin fills with fuel fumes to the point i cannot drive the car. any idea on what this could be?
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Man, I'd trace my fuel lines looking for a leak. (With an extenguisher in one hand)

Turn the key to the on position so the pump primes and the lines are pressurized. If you don't find a leak, start the car and check all the lines around the fuel rails and injectors.

Next check all your evap lines for a loose conection. Does the car drive OK? any check engine lights?
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Stop driving it until you find the leak. Shouldn't be too tough to find if the leak is that bad.

Probably under the hood from your description. If your cowl-to-hood seal is missing, it will make the smell worse.
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When you drive with the windows down, you may get some suction from the engine compartment.

+1 & +2 from above. Driving like this is dangerous. Gas smell = gas fumes = boom!




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