Diamond_Eyez

SO I JUST bought my new RX-8 (w00t!)

However, I started noticing a strong raw gasoline smell inside the car, more so when driving, as well as outside when standing next to it. My dude doesn't smell anything and thinks I'm crazy.. but I think he's just used to smelling crap from working on cars all the time :p I KNOW I smell it. I definitely smell it coming from the back more so. What does this usually mean?/What could be the issue? And how can I fix it?

Sorry if these questions sound dumb, but this is a new learning experience for me!

Thanks in advance!

alnielsen

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There is a access area underneath the back seats to the fuel tank. Beneath the one on the drivers side is the fuel pump. Beneath the passenger side is a siphon. The seat bottoms comes up easily with just a tug. Beneath them, you will find an access plate that I think is held down by 3 phillips head screws. Gasoline could be leaking from around the fuel pump or the siphon. It takes a special tool to take the ring off that holds these down. It can be done with a flat iron and hammer, but you risk damaging the ring. If the ring is loose or the gasket under that ring is bad, you could leak gas. A more remote possibility would be a hole in the tank. But, you would see a puddle under the car if that was the case. Also, someone could check on top of the engine around the fuel injectors to see if there is a leak there.
I think the fuel pump area is the most likely place to find a small leak.
This diagram will show you the fuel system.
http://onlinemazdaparts.com/parts/20...gramCallOut=14
#13 is the fuel pump.

Diamond_Eyez

Yep! Just went and pulled it up myself.. it's definitely been leaking for a while.. can't believe I'm the first one to notice lol. I'm pretty sure it's the retainer clip that's messed up.

Thanks so much for the help!

alnielsen

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No problem, I've had to replace the fuel pump twice in my car.

olddragger

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glad you found it. Also the airintake for the heater etc is in a position that could draw engine bay air into the cabin if the hood sealer is not doing a good job. That happened with me. smells bad.

Ricky SE3P

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also, does the car have the catalytic converter still? sometimes if you dont have it the exhaust smell can find its way into the cabin. just a thought

fuztupnz

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Hmm, hot girl checking into her own problems

Hi i'm Fuz and i'm a leg humper

Nice to meet you, and congrats on picking up an 8

alnielsen

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Hot woman, gas fumes, theres a pickup line in that. If I was only younger. [/sigh]

paimon.soror

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Hrmm... gotta try that ice breaker at a bar sometime

fuztupnz

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Works better than carrying an ice pick as an ice breaker at the bar

Rotary-RX8

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youre hot :$ k bye

fuztupnz

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Rotary is so desperate, he's offering money ^^

Diamond_Eyez

LOLOL. Thanks guys ;D

Oh, and now I believe it is the whole fuel pump I need to replace :/ bummer. Where can I get one for super cheap? All my money was dished out on getting the car :p

alnielsen

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It's not likely that you need a whole new fuel pump. Just the gasket and/or the retainer ring. You can get one from Mazmart (a forum sponsor) or from the link I supplied for the illustration (onlinemazdaparts.com).

fuztupnz

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+1 on Al's advice.

If that's not the case i believe there's one in the FS section, but you probably don't need the whole thing.