1993 camry V6 XLE GAS SMELL

[l2edLine]

I own a 1993 Camry V6 XLE andafter idrive it for any length of time i can smell a strong gasoline odor , any ideas on where or what mightbe causing this? my best guessis the strongest location is under the hood somewhere, but theres no visable leaks any where that i can see.

[96paseo]

Originally Posted by l2edLine

I own a 1993 Camry V6 XLE andafter idrive it for any length of time i can smell a strong gasoline odor , any ideas on where or what mightbe causing this? my best guessis the strongest location is under the hood somewhere, but theres no visable leaks any where that i can see.

First thing to check is gas cap. Open your fuel door sniff around. If you get a strong odor and the cap is tight, check the o-ring seal on the cap. It may be dry rotted and in need of replacement. You smell gas while driving, I presume? How many miles on it?

[fenixus]

check the fuel filter if it's not leaking. check out the fuel rail to injectors, one of them might be leaking on back of it or so...

[l2edLine]

thanks forthe ideas ill check them out tomorrow, 214,000 miles

[Mike Gerber]

Since you are in the Chicago "rust belt area" and given the age of the car, I would also check the fuel filler neck itself for signs of rust and leaks.

Mike

[l2edLine]

how would i go about checking the fuel filler neck?

[ghettosled]

^ crawl under the car and physically check the filler neck. also inspect it after filling the tank to see if there are any 'wet' spots. also after the car has been running for a bit, look under the car for 'wet' areas along the fuel lines and/or dripping on the ground.

[Mister_Perkins]

i third filler neck. Especially if the vent tube is rusted