STRONG.... gas smell getting worse HELP ME!!!

my9250GT · 01-30-2003, 08:10 PM

ok here it is i have a 92 gt 5.0l with a mac cold air induction kit i am running bosch platnum 4x4 plugs and motorsport 8mm wires.
i am getting a strong gas smell from the front of the car where the air filter in the fender is i have checked all the plugs, hoses, wires and caps that look like they could come loose and everthing is tight and snug. someone advised me to check throttle body and pcv valves well the throttle body looks to be tight the gasket is in good shape and the pcv valve is tight at least what i think is the valve looks good. where is exactly is the valve and what does it look like? i have looked for loose connections behind the motor next to the firewall and all is o.k did i mention i can smell it while i come to a stop at a red light...yes its that bad. by the way all the connections by the charcole box are ok. so if anyone can help me i would appreciate it ALOT!!!!

gtsr515 · 01-30-2003, 08:26 PM

Upon reading your post, my first thought was the PCV Valve, it is located in the lower manifold directly behind the back (firewall) side of the upper intake, back there in never-never land, it's buried back there bud, but it's there, good flashlight and you'll find it, also is your MAP good?, check all connections to manifolds, and check your charcoal canister, they only last so long and gas stink city!!!!!!!!!

Didn't bump the fuel lines and crack 'em did ya???????????

Also, a good PCV valve is worthless without a good screen in the lower....

Good luck..be patient

Jay

my9250GT · 01-30-2003, 08:31 PM

thanks for the info i am waiting for the car to cool off and i will check the valve. what is the map? and where should i look?
also how can i tell if the charcoal box is bad? and no i checked the fuel lines and all looks ok.

White GT · 01-31-2003, 10:24 PM

I already got this problem on my 88 GT. This was a hole in the hose from the charcoal canister. The problem was a little hard to find because the hose wasn't cut.

My car is a 60k mile and this hose is not protected. To access it i just had to remove the screws who's attaching the plastic cover in the passenger left fender. Just lower the 5.0 badge.
You'll see two or three hose. The one we're looking for is in plastic. The hole is made because the hose is scratching on the frame. Straight on the join of the firewall and the floor.

Hope this help.

(p.s. Maybe i could get pics tomorrow. )

aar0s · 02-02-2003, 11:31 AM

while your changing the pvc there is a rubber seal that the pcv sits in. I had to replace mine after i saw that the valve didnt fit tightly in its hole.

White GT · 02-02-2003, 03:45 PM

This is the hose i told.

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sn95gt19 · 02-02-2003, 05:00 PM

injector o-ring, i had one of those go bad. look real close at the lower intake and see if you can see any fuel

01-30-2003, 08:10 PM	#1
my9250GT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Glendora CA. Posts: 56	STRONG.... gas smell getting worse HELP ME!!! ok here it is i have a 92 gt 5.0l with a mac cold air induction kit i am running bosch platnum 4x4 plugs and motorsport 8mm wires. i am getting a strong gas smell from the front of the car where the air filter in the fender is i have checked all the plugs, hoses, wires and caps that look like they could come loose and everthing is tight and snug. someone advised me to check throttle body and pcv valves well the throttle body looks to be tight the gasket is in good shape and the pcv valve is tight at least what i think is the valve looks good. where is exactly is the valve and what does it look like? i have looked for loose connections behind the motor next to the firewall and all is o.k did i mention i can smell it while i come to a stop at a red light...yes its that bad. by the way all the connections by the charcole box are ok. so if anyone can help me i would appreciate it ALOT!!!!

01-30-2003, 08:26 PM	#2
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	PCV Valve Upon reading your post, my first thought was the PCV Valve, it is located in the lower manifold directly behind the back (firewall) side of the upper intake, back there in never-never land, it's buried back there bud, but it's there, good flashlight and you'll find it, also is your MAP good?, check all connections to manifolds, and check your charcoal canister, they only last so long and gas stink city!!!!!!!!! Didn't bump the fuel lines and crack 'em did ya??????????? Also, a good PCV valve is worthless without a good screen in the lower.... Good luck..be patient Jay __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

01-31-2003, 10:24 PM	#4
White GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: At the north of the Maine Posts: 177	I already got this problem on my 88 GT. This was a hole in the hose from the charcoal canister. The problem was a little hard to find because the hose wasn't cut. My car is a 60k mile and this hose is not protected. To access it i just had to remove the screws who's attaching the plastic cover in the passenger left fender. Just lower the 5.0 badge. You'll see two or three hose. The one we're looking for is in plastic. The hole is made because the hose is scratching on the frame. Straight on the join of the firewall and the floor. Hope this help. (p.s. Maybe i could get pics tomorrow. ) __________________ 88 GT * And Risen from the dead * My GT My Web Page On Car domain

02-02-2003, 11:31 AM	#5
aar0s Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 312	while your changing the pvc there is a rubber seal that the pcv sits in. I had to replace mine after i saw that the valve didnt fit tightly in its hole. __________________ 88 gt convertable =-= cobra intake, accufab 65 mm tb headers alum underdrives steeda alum.lca's, springs, c/c plates kyb struts 230 hp to da wheels http://www.cybersteed.freeservers.com

02-02-2003, 05:00 PM	#7
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	injector o-ring, i had one of those go bad. look real close at the lower intake and see if you can see any fuel __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

01-30-2003, 08:31 PM	#3
my9250GT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Glendora CA. Posts: 56	thanks for the info i am waiting for the car to cool off and i will check the valve. what is the map? and where should i look? also how can i tell if the charcoal box is bad? and no i checked the fuel lines and all looks ok.

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