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Offline Edson Ng

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Gas smell from wheel well
« on: June 03, 2008, 09:05:33 pm »
I have a gas smell coming from under the left rear wheel well area. It does not seem to be coming from the gas cap and the cap does hold pressure. Any idea where it's coming from? Thanks.
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Offline Mark Guthrie

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Re: Gas smell from wheel well
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2008, 09:42:01 pm »
filler tube may be leaking
silly honda's, street lamps are for seeing, not hugging!

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Offline Edson Ng

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Re: Gas smell from wheel well
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2008, 09:56:34 am »
When I open the gas cap, there is some pressure release so I don't think there is a leak from the tank, filler tube, or gas cap. I also don't see any 'wet' stains on the outside of gas tank or filler tube.
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Offline John Hartman

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Re: Gas smell from wheel well
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2008, 06:31:18 pm »
might be from any line down there, just the way the vapours are travelling.  I'd put it up in the air and look carefully
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Offline Scott Girvin

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Re: Gas smell from wheel well
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2008, 02:06:16 pm »
My guess is the fuel pump assembly gasket. A quick check by pulling the access plate in the hatch.

Offline Edson Ng

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Re: Gas smell from wheel well
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2008, 09:45:02 pm »
Ok. I will take a close look at the underside and the fuel pump. Thanks.
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Offline Edson Ng

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Re: Gas smell from wheel well
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2008, 07:51:29 am »
Checked the fuel pump. Looks like one broken stud and one missing nut on the cover. Any suggestions on repairs or replace with fuel cell? How much $$ involved? Thanks.
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